Propagation
Surface sow fresh seed during spring in a well-drained media, and maintain a temperature of 16º to 18º C. (61º to 64º F). Prick out and pot up when they are large enough to handle.
This plant is resistantto Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Botanic information
Leaf: The dark green oppositely arranged juvenile leaves are broad lanceolate with a rough and hairy texture. The adult leaves are linear to narrow lanceolate up to 20 mm (µ in)wide with a yellow petiole. The leaves have a strong lemon scent when crushed.
Flower: The stalked buds are clavate with a hemispherical opercula and the flowers are arranged in a terminal corymbose panicle that is up to 100mm (4in) wide with3 to 5 blooms. They appear from late winter to early spring.
Fruit: The urceolate capsules are light green and have a broad disk with valves that are deeply enclosed.