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 is up to 100mm (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.