A mass of soft orange (apricot-coloured) flowers are produced from June to September. This perennial plant grows to 25cm tall and 50cm across in full sun and moist but well-drained soils. Great for growing in pots or edging flower beds.
These plants aren't part of our wildlife-friendly collection but they are still grown in peat-free compost without the use of pesticides or single-use plastics.
Twinspur / Diascia barberae 'Blackthorn Apricot'
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct
Light: Full sun
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)