Diascia

Leggy stems, powdery mildew, and fading blooms are the three most common diascia problems. This guide explains why each happens and how to fix it — including the hard cutback technique that restores spent plants to full bloom in four to six weeks.

Diascia rewards gardeners who get the pairings right. These cool-season South African natives produce delicate twinspurs in pinks, corals and whites from spring through early summer — then again in fall where summers run mild. The challenge is finding the right neighbors: plants that bloom at the same time, tolerate the same conditions, and lift the overall display rather than …

Learn how to grow diascia (twinspurs) from sowing to autumn rebloom, including species profiles, summer cutback technique, and container tips. 2,600-word guide.