Diascia, Twinspur 'Sun Chimes Coral'

Diascia

Family
Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Diascia (dy-ASS-ee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Coral/Apricot
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Growing Habit
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Disease Resistance
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Number of Vein Pairs
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Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Color Pattern
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Pruning Groups
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Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
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Disease Resistance
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boulder Creek, California(2 reports)

Long Beach, California

Merced, California

San Jose, California

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Hermosa, South Dakota

Port Townsend, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Hermosa, SD | February 2012 | positive

2011.......Does great on the Great Plains of South Dakota. After first spring flowering into June....I cut it back and the new growth an...Read More

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Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

Wonderful hanging basket or low filler in the secret garden. This year I am holding my breath with last year's seeds.

O
Brookeville, MD | July 2003 | neutral

Adorable little plant. Minimal care. I keep mine in a pot and have trouble getting it to bloom. Cutting it back increases bushiness.

B
| July 2003 | positive

I absolutely love this plant! Living in northern British Columbia (canada) doesn't leave me with alot of options when it comes to plants ...Read More

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