It grows successfully in both light and heavy soils and appreciates regular watering. It will even tolerate less than perfect drainage. A sunny aspect will produce the best flowering but the plant will grow in shady areas. Plants can be severely pruned to near ground level if rejuvenation is required but regular, light pruning is preferable to maintain a bushy shape. Birds are attracted to the flowers.
Propagation is easy from both seed and cuttings.
Particular forms must be propagated from cuttings to ensure that plants true to the parent are obtained. You may have reached this description from one of several different sources.