Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and maintain a temperature of 16º C. The seeds may be difficult to germinate.

Take soft tip of non-flowering shoots during the growing period.

Botanic information
Leaf: The leaf shape varies from lanceolate to elliptical and has slightly recurved margins. The upper surface is shiny with a prominent mid rib and the underside is dull green.

Flower: The tubulate flowers have 4-spreading lobes with 2-protruding stamens and are pubescent at the base of the perianth segments. They are arranged in a terminal globular head with up to 45 flowers and is up to 60mm (2⅜in) wide. They appear during spring. Though its main flowering period is in spring the flowers may be seen throughout the year. 

Fruit: The small one seeded capsule has a membranous outer layer. The seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.