Diascia personata is taller and hardier than its cousin Diascia barberae. It's well suited to growing in a mixed herbaceous border among other perennials such as echinacea and rudbeckia.
Diascia 'Hopleys' is bears masses of pink blooms on tall, upright plants, from May to November.
Grow Diascia 'Hopleys' in moist but well-drained soil or compost in full sun. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong flowering.
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Diascia ‘Hopleys’ and wildlife
Diascia ‘Hopleys’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
