Colour is pink with a deep red throat. The individual flowers last only 1-2 days but new flowers continue to open over a long period. P.hastata is commonly cultivated and is a hardy plant under a range of climates and soil types. It responds to annual pruning to maintain a bushy shape. Propagation from seed is relatively easy and no special pretreatment is needed.
Cuttings also strike readily.
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