Propagation
Sow fresh seed during autumn in a well-trained media and the flowers appear 6 to 7 years from seedlings.

Divide the clump during spring and young plants need protection from frost and should be placed in a semi shade position.  Remove suckers during the growing period and pot up or planned out.

Culture
Large plants are easily transplanted into new gardens for an instant effect and the flowers attract nectar and insect eating birds.
When young, this plant is not frost tolerant and requires protection, but is pollution tolerant and is suitable for urban plantings.  Once established it requires little maintenance and is an excellent specimen plant around commercial properties.

Botanic information
Leaf: The light green long lanceolate leaves have a stiff leather texture with a prominent mid rib and are up to 100mm (4in) wide. The apex is acute and the leaf appears twisted.

Flower: The bright red funnelform flowers have 6-perianth segments that are enclosed by red bracts and the style is up to 100mm (4in) long. They are arranged in a large, long lasting compact terminal panicle that is held above the foliage on a leafless scape that is up to 4 m (12 ft) tall and appear during summer.  

Fruit: The woody 3 celled capsule splits when ripe and releases flat slightly winged seeds. The small seeds are very viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.