Diascia barberae
Twinspur is abundant with small flowers in warm and delicate pastel shades. It responds excellently to cool spring and fall weather and is perfect for container gardening.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Diascia barberae, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, is admired for its delicate, twin-spurred blooms that bring soft yet vibrant color to cool-season plantings. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, well-drained soil, and moderate fertility, Diascia offers excellent performance in early spring and autumn programs. Its naturally mounded habit and continuous flowering make it ideal for hanging baskets, mixed containers, and landscape borders.
Stick cuttings promptly, remove from mist, and spray adjuvant. pH 5.8–6.2, EC 0.8–1.0, feed 50 ppm N then 100–150 ppm N. Daminozide 1,500–2,000 ppm as needed; pinch week 4 or at transplant. Fungicide at sticking and week 2.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Diascia barberae Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Diascia barberae series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Annuals |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Diascia barberae, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, is known for its delicate, twin-spurred flowers and mounding, trailing habit. This cool-season annual/tender perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade, rich, moist, well-drained soil. With excellent performance in cool weather, Diascia barberae blooms prolifically in spring and fall, making it a favorite for hanging baskets, early-season combinations, and window boxes that need soft, abundant pastel color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Root rapidly and move off mist. Maintain 68-72°F (20-22°C) to establish, then cool to 60-65°F (15-18°C) for toning. Monitor pH strictly at 5.4-5.8 to prevent iron deficiency; EC 1.0-1.5. Feed 150-200 ppm N regularly. Apply preventative fungicides at sticking. Apply PGRs like Daminozide or Paclobutrazol based on vigor. |
| Growth Habit | Mounded / Trailing |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Baskets, Window Boxes |
| Flowering Season | Spring and Autumn (Cool Season) |
Commercial Diascia barberae Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Diascia barberae lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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TRINITY™ Series
Explore Series: TRINITY™ Series →- Large flowers
- Exceptional weather tolerance
- Holds flowers longer for improved shelf life
- Grows into a small bush
