Propagation
Division cut down foliage to about half height and divide into preferably large clumps during autumn. It may be slow to re-establish. Use only minimal watering and mulch.

Sow fresh seed in late spring in a well drained media. The flowers need to be hand pollinated to ensure seed production and it takes up to 7 years to flower from seed.


Pruning
Pruning only requires the removal of spent flower heads and leaves. Established clumps may become congested requiring division, which is difficult due to the strong root system. Care should be taken when planting as the roots can block drains.


Botanic information
Leaf: The leathery texture grey green leaves are up to 500 mm (20 in) long witha petiole up to 600mm (2ft) long and the upper surface is slightly glaucous. The shape varies in form from long lanceolate-oblong to a short oblong blade.

Flower: The tubulate flower have 4 to 10 spear-like flowers on stalks that are up to 120 cm (4ft) long and unfold from the spathe and each flower consists of bright orange sepals that are enclosing in violet blue petals. They appear above the foliage from mid winter to late spring.

Fruit: The fruit is a 3-celled wooded capsuleand contains numerous dark hard seeds that are viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.