Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media, keep moist and warm.

Take cuttings from spring to summer and place in a humid protected position to root up.


Botanic information
Leaf: The glossy dark green oblong leaves have a lush appearance and are purplish on the underside and deeply veined with a rough texture.

Flower: The pink, white to purple tubulate flowers are hooded and are arranged in a dense terminal spike that isup to100mm(4in)long and appear during autumn.

Fruit: The small capsule is woody and contains numerous seeds. The small seeds are viable but the plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.