Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and place in a cold frame to germinate.

Semi-hardwood cuttings taken during summer and placed in a warm environment, keep moist.

Botanic information
Leaf: The small insignificant linear leaves are short lived, only lasting a couple of days. Photosynthesis is carried out by the green arching stems.

Flower: The fragrant papillionate flowers have a purplish calyx and white petals. The pedestal is short and the flowers are arranged in short, dense axillary raceme that is up to 40 mm (1⅝ in) long and appear during spring.

Fruit: The broad greenish slightly pubescent pod has a short stalk and contains 1-2 seeds that are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.