Diascia capensis (100 seeds)

Diascia capensis. It is an erect or sprawling annual herb branching from the base and reaching 35 cm in height. It has deeply lobed leaves. The greyish purple to wine-red flowers grow on long stalks. The flower has two yellow pouches where the stamens arch down next to the deep magenta centre. Flowering happens in late winter to mid-spring. Sowing : Seed should be sown in autumn, in a well-drained seedling mix, and need only be covered lightly with the sowing mix, clean coarse sand or milled bark. The trays should be kept moist in a warm but shaded position. Locality: Barrydale. Harvest: December 2023