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Diascia rigescens (Stiff Twinspur)

Stiff Twinspur, Bride's Saddle


Diascia rigescens (Stiff Twinspur) is a spreading semi-evergreen perennial of sprawling habit, forming a mat of light green, heart-shaped leaves and boasting erect spikes of two-spurred, salmon-pink flowers. Blooming profusely throughout the summer into fall, the blossoms are borne on stiff, four-angled stems that grow from the crown. Easy to grow, with a long season of interest, Diascia rigescens is a charming plant for the front of a mixed border, a rocky bank, a container or trailing down a rock wall.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • Grows up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in fertile, moist, well-drained soils..
  • A welcomed addition to beds and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens, rock gardens or containers. Great for edging too.
  • Generally disease free. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails.
  • Deadhead to promote new blooms. Established plants can be clipped back if they get straggly during the season. Pruning will promote new growth and a fresh crop of flowers.
  • Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or in early spring or propagate by taking softwood cuttings in summer.
  • Native to South Africa.

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Requirements

Hardiness 7 – 9
Heat Zones 6 – 9
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm)
Spread 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage

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Requirements

Hardiness 7 – 9
Heat Zones 6 – 9
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm)
Spread 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage

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