In the Australian National Botanic Gardens the species has proved hardy to frosts in open situations after the first year but may require covering for the first winter if growth is soft. It grows quickly, reaching 1.5 m in three years and bearing its first flowers at that time. It seems to be generally resistant to root-rot fungus, although this fungus has been isolated from one specimen in the Gardens. Apart from occasional chewing insects the plant appears to be pest free. Pruning may be carried out after flowering if a more branched, tighter shape is required.
Propagation is from seed which germinates readily in three to five weeks.
Seedlings should be pricked out at the cotyledon stage and grown on in a well-drained potting mix prior to planting.