Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during warmer months.

Reduce watering in cooler periods, but do not let the soil become completely dry. Proper drainage is crucial.

Prune to control size and shape, and to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Remove spent flowers and dead or leggy stems.

Light pruning can be done anytime, with heavier pruning best done in early spring before new growth begins.

Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer. Seeds can be scarified or soaked to improve germination rates. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining potting mix.

Repot annually or biennially in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger with good drainage. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

This fresh medium provides nutrients and improves aeration.