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Bring elegance and charm to your garden with Diascia barberae ‘Flying Colours Antique Rose’, a graceful perennial boasting soft, dusky pink blooms with a hint of vintage allure. This stunning plant delivers a cascade of delicate, orchid-like flowers that add a romantic touch to hanging baskets, containers, or garden borders. Thriving in full sun and partial shade, ‘Flying Colours Antique Rose’ blooms from late spring to autumn, providing a season-long display of subtle beauty. Its vigorous yet compact growth habit makes it perfect for adding texture and colour to both small and large outdoor spaces. Low maintenance and easy to grow, it thrives in well-drained soil and only requires deadheading to encourage continuous flowering. Ideal for gardeners of all skill levels, this variety also attracts pollinators, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem. Whether paired with vibrant blooms for contrast or used as a standalone feature, Diascia barberae ‘Flying Colours Antique Rose’ brings timeless elegance and effortless beauty to your garden.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Diascia barberae ‘Flying Colours Antique Rose’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Twinspur |
| Hardiness | H3 (-1 to -5°C) |
| Colour | Pink |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Semi-Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.30 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.40 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, West-facing |
| Trailing | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
