Propagation
Sow fresh seed during early spring and pre-soak seeds in heated water 13º to 18ºC (55º-64ºF) for 24 hours. Seeds may require scarification .

Take soft tip or semi hardwood cuttings from summer to autumn. Graft onto rootstock during late summer or during winter under glass.

Botanic information
Leaf: The grey-green narrow linear leaves have a soft texture and are pubescent with a striate surface. The apex is acute and the petiole is short.

Flower: The small almost sessile tubulate flowers have cylindrical perianth segments and the pistil is up to 12mm (½in) long. The flowers are arranged in a short axillary raceme and the main flowering period is spring but it may be seen throughout the year.

Fruit: The lateral follicle is broad elliptical in shape and has a leathery texture that becomes brittle. The obovoid seed is up to 7mm (¼in) long with revolute margins that are bordered with a waxy wing.