| Shape | Bushy, multi-stemmed and upright. |
| Landscape | Use as an annual, conservatory display plant or tropical garden specimen. |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Well-drained soil with a pH of 5.6 - 7.5 (acidic, mildly acidic and neutral). Prefers sand, clay and loam. |
| Pests | Nematodes and spider mites. Caterpillars can be a problem. |
| Notable Specimens | The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are 15 cm long. The stems appear from the center of the plant and rise straight up. |
| Flower Description | Upward facing plumes of tubular, slightly fragrant clusters of flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Pod or pod-like. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are dark green. The flowers are pinkish-purple, red, yellow, orange and sometimes white. The fruit is brown. |
| Texture Description | Coarse texture. |
