Diascias are fun to have in a garden and one can plant them as ground cover or in a border. They can also be planted in containers, on their own or with other plants such as Felicia species.

The more than 70 species, all indigenous to South Africa, flower in colourful abundance and give so much joy that it is worth considering planting them in your garden. These dainty flowers can be planted in full sun during autumn, although they will grow in the shade of bushes and other shrubs. Most Diascia species tolerate modest frost. They are easy to grow and are disease-resistant.

Plant them in well-drained soil in full sun or semi-shade. For vigorous growth and lots of colour, plant in compost-rich soil and fertilize regularly with liquid fertilizer, or granular fertilizer high in potassium. A handful per square meter will be sufficient. Do not use too much fertilizer as the plants will then produce more foliage than flowers. Water regularly even though they can tolerate periods of drought. Regular watering will prevent flower drop and scruffy growth.