Diascia 'Monhop Apricot'
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'Hopleys Apricot' is a charming diascia known for its compact, mound-forming to trailing growth habit and long blooming period. It...
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Plant description
'Hopleys Apricot' is a charming diascia known for its compact, mound-forming to trailing growth habit and long blooming period. It is a tender, semi-evergreen perennial that is often grown as an annual in cooler spots within the UK. The plant features attractive ovate-shaped leaves that are a rich, dark green in colour, providing a lush backdrop for its graceful, warm and inviting shade of apricot coloured flowers.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Diascia Monhop Apricot:
Protect newly planted Diascia from overnight frosts (if still present) in the early stages of establishment. Once established divide congested plants in early spring or late summer. Protect young plants from slugs and snails. Trim after flowering. Diascia prefer well-drained soil and can suffer during very wet wet winters.
To protect plants that are susceptible to rot in wet winter conditions, ensure they are planted in well-draining soil and consider adding grit or sand to the surrounding planting area to improve drainage. Raise beds or plant in containers if necessary, and avoid spots where water collects. If wet conditions are unavoidable, consider using a cloche or cold frame to shield the plants from excessive moisture.
To protect plants that are susceptible to rot in wet winter conditions, ensure they are planted in well-draining soil and consider adding grit or sand to the surrounding planting area to improve drainage. Raise beds or plant in containers if necessary, and avoid spots where water collects. If wet conditions are unavoidable, consider using a cloche or cold frame to shield the plants from excessive moisture.
