DIOSMA PINK FOUNTAIN RP

Planting & Position

• Light:

  • Needs full sun for best flowering and dense, compact growth.

  • Will tolerate very light partial shade but may flower less.

• Shelter:

  • Prefers a warm, sheltered position protected from cold, drying winds.

  • Excellent near walls, patios, or south-facing beds.

• Soil:

  • Requires well-drained soil.

  • Thrives in sandy, gritty or slightly acidic soils.

  • Avoid heavy, poorly drained clay—raise the area or plant in pots if necessary.

• Size:

  • Typically grows 60–90 cm high and 70–100 cm wide.

  • Naturally rounded, graceful, and neat.

• Ideal planting time:

  • Spring or early autumn, allowing roots to establish before extreme heat or cold.

Care & Maintenance

Diosma ‘Pink Fountain’ is low maintenance but appreciates the right conditions to thrive.

• Watering:

  • Water well during the first season to establish.

  • Once established, it becomes moderately drought tolerant.

  • Avoid overwatering, especially in winter.

• Feeding:

  • Feed lightly in spring with a balanced shrub fertiliser or an ericaceous feed if your soil is alkaline.

  • Do not overfeed—too much nitrogen causes leggy growth.

• Pruning:

  • Lightly trim after flowering to maintain its compact shape.

  • Avoid cutting into old, woody stems; trim only soft growth.

  • Regular light pruning keeps the plant dense and fountain-like.

• Winter care:

  • Hardy only to moderate frost; protect in severe or prolonged cold.

  • Mulch around the base in winter to protect roots.

  • In colder regions, growing in a container allows winter shelter.

Seasonal Interest & Uses

• Flowering:

  • Covered in masses of tiny soft pink flowers from late winter through spring, often spot-flowering again in summer.

  • Excellent early-season colour when little else is blooming.

• Foliage:

  • Evergreen, with fine, aromatic, needle-like leaves that stay attractive all year.

• Shape & texture:

  • Naturally forms a graceful, fountain-like mound of soft, feathery foliage.

• Ideal for:

  • Pots and patio planters

  • Rock gardens and gravel beds

  • Coastal gardens (salt tolerant)

  • Mediterranean-style planting

  • Mixed borders needing soft texture and early colour

• Wildlife value:

  • Flowers attract bees and other early pollinators.

In summary:

Diosma ‘Pink Fountain’ is a charming, evergreen shrub with a flowing habit and masses of delicate pink blooms. Plant it in a sunny, sheltered spot with excellent drainage, trim lightly after flowering, and enjoy its soft texture and long-lasting colour year after year.

• Size
  20-25

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