Propagation
Sow fresh seed and scarify by soaking in warm water for 24 hours and or nicking seed coat. Maintain 13ş to 18ş C.

Take semi-hardwood cuttings during summer root quickly and care should be taken not to disturb the roots when potting up.


Botanic information
Leaf: The long linear dark green leaves can be deeply serrated along the margins and the undersides are a silvery colour.

Flower: The small red to pink tubulate flowers are arranged in a toothbrush-like spike that is up to 70mm (2? in)long and appears from spring to summer.

Fruit: The leathery follicle contains two winged seeds thatare viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.