At this time, the first flowers are opening in soft rose crimson, dotted all over the shrub. Pruning is generally not necessary, but a little light pruning may be done to advantage if sprigs of flowers are taken for indoor decoration during winter. Seed is often found, but propagation is easy from cuttings, especially towards the end of winter, and short, half-ripe tips root readily in gentle heat. Plants may be bought from some nurseries dealing in native plants, and they succeed when planted in lime-free soils, preferably lighter ones. Adequate watering is desirable and avoids the risk of a check.
Plants are generally healthy, though sometimes on close inspection aphids are noticed.
This species will cross with others such as G. lanigera and G. rosmarinifolia to produce new and worthwhile subjects.