Clianthus puniceus - Lobster claw seds

Beforehand, soak the seeds in a bowl of warm water for 24 hours. In March and April, sow Clianthus puniceus in 7cm (3in) pots. Use good quality soil, possibly enriched with compost. Sow your seeds at a depth of 5mm (0.2in). Cover the seeds with soil, lightly press down, and water thoroughly with a fine rain. Place your pots in a well-lit area, without direct sunlight, at a temperature of 15 to 21°C (59 to 69.8°F).

The seeds will take 14 to 30 days to germinate. As soon as the plants reach a height of 20cm (8in), transplant them into their final pot 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) in diameter. If you plan to plant them in the garden, start gradually acclimatising them to a temperature slightly higher than that of the outdoors, 15 days before their final placement.

By the end of May or early June, the temperature in the garden will be warm enough to accommodate your young plants. Choose a sunny location sheltered from the wind. Add a good shovel of compost to each planting hole. Space your plants 25 to 30cm (10 to 12in) apart.
Train the plant as it grows.

After flowering, cut back the faded branches by half. Avoid excessive watering.