Propagation
Sow scarified seeds during early winter in situ in a prepared bed and this plant dislikes root disturbance.

Botanic information
Leaf: The silver-grey pinnate leaves have 9 to 21 ovate leaflets that are up to 17mm (⅝in) long.

Flower: The papillionate flowers are bright red with a black boss and 7 to 9 blooms are arranged in a raceme with an erect peduncle that is up to 120mm (4¾in) long. The flowers appear from winter to summer.

Fruit: The narrow elliptical pod has an acute apex and a stiff texture and contains hard dark seeds.