Diascia (Twinspur)

If you are growing Diascias and you know they are borderline to your climate, try scattering straw or light leaves over the plant in late-fall. A light mulch such as this is best. A heavy mulch of large leaves can smother them.

Great Diascia Links and Pictures
Diascia "Ruby Feild"
This picture shows a Diascia hybrid grown in a rockery. This is their ideal situation in coastal climates where the summers don't get too hot.

PLANTS - The National Collection of Diascia
Christine Boulby, the National Collection ownder, wrote this great overview of the genus, and in it she describes her collection and her efforts, with her brother William, in ensuring the continuance of the garden.

Chris Boulby's Diascia Garden
More pictures of Britains National Collection.

Diascia
This article about Diascias includes a history of their travel from Europe to America in recent years, many pictures and descriptions of the hybrids, and information on propagation.

New Garden Plants: Diascia
In this article Derry Watkins of 'Special Plants' discusses a passion for Diascias that brought him to South Africa looking for different types, and information about the man behind many of the Diascia hybrids, Hector Harrison, of Yorkshire England.

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