Diascia personata 'Hopleys'
twinspur diascia
Charming and captivating, ‘Hopley’s’ has all the grace and delicate beauty of a Diascia in a much taller foxglove-like form....
9cm pot
£8.99
available to order from autumn
3 × 9cm pots
£22.99
£7.66 each
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Charming and captivating, ‘Hopley’s’ has all the grace and delicate beauty of a Diascia in a much taller foxglove-like form. Blooming for long periods between May to September, this pretty dusky pink-flowered herbaceous perennial will require some frost protection in the winter.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Diascia personata Hopleys:
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.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
