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twinspur 'Hector's Hardy'

Diascia 'Hector's Hardy'

Genus: Diascia
Family: Scrophulariaceae

About this plant

'Hector's Hardy' is a compact, spreading perennial to 20cm, with narrow, yellowish-green leaves and short racemes of deep pink flowers 1.5cm across

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Can be grown in a container; water in dry periods

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or in early spring or propagate by taking softwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side BordersCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

TrailingBushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years