Propagation
Sow fresh seed when ripe and place in an open frame to germinate when available.

Take soft tip cuttings of non-flowering shoots during late spring and semi hardwood cuttings during late summer.


Botanic information
Leaf: The dark green leaves are narrow elliptical to oblong with prominent venation on the upper surface that give it a slightly quilted appearance. The apex is acute and the reddish petiole is up to 6mm (Ľin) long. The leaves turn brilliant red in autumn before falling and are a feature of the plant.

Flower: The small crateriform flowers have 4 to 5-petals and sepals and are arranged densely in an upright terminal raceme that is up to 150mm (6in) long. The flowers appear on the previous seasons growth during summer.

Fruit: The capsule has 5-valves and persists on the plant during winter. The small dust-like seeds are not commonly used and the plant is normally reproduced vegetatively.