It was noted to have a more dwarf and bushy habit than usual and an abundance of flower buds as a young plant.
At a later stage, plants grown from seed were distributed under this name, and the true-to-type variety, which can only be propagated from cuttings became difficult to obtain.
[2] A proliferation of red "brushes" are produced in spring, with further flowering sometimes occurring in late summer or autumn.
[3] A sunny position enhances flowering, and it performs best when it can be watered during establishment and in spring.
[3] A small amount of chicken manure or complete plant food applied in spring is also of benefit to growth.