Propagation
Sow fresh seed during early spring and pre-soak seeds in heated water 13ş to 18şC (55ş-64şF) for 24 hours. Seeds may require scarification (peeling treatment).

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or autumn and care should be taken not to disturb the roots when potting up.


Botanic information
Leaf: The sessile dull green trifoliate leaves have 2 to 3 narrow linear leaflets (lobes) that are stiff and pungent.

Flower: The small white to cream tubulate flowers have a pedicle up to 7mm (Ľin) long and the perianth segments are cylindrical with thick style that is 7mm (Ľin) long. The flowers are arranged in aterminal cluster that is up to up to 30mm (1?in) long and appears from late winterto early spring.

Fruit: The oblong fruit is up to 10mm (?in) wide with a thick pericarp to 2mm (2/16in). The smooth elliptical seeds are up to 8mm (?in) long with recurved margins and a prominent central ridge. The plant is commonly reproduced vegetatively.