When gardening with K. floribunda it is always best to bear in mind its natural habitat although it is by no means as demanding as its habitat may suggest. This attractive shrub will grow happily in part shade as it does under the forest canopy. It, however, performs much better in full sun.

This plant is suited to growth in a pot or container allowing its beauty to be enjoyed close up. It makes a lovely specimen plant but will also look good used in combination with other plants in a mixed flowering screen or informal garden bed. A good choice for a wildlife garden as it is so attractive to birds and other berry-loving insects and animals. In winter rainfall areas, as long as the summer is warm, it grow rapidly (approximately 60 cm per year) and will even tolerate dry, slightly alkaline soils. Faster growth can be achieved by increasing summer watering.

This plant is best propagated from semi hardwood cuttings in spring. Place in a well-aerated rooting medium - equal amounts of bark and polystyrene is recommended. The application of rooting hormone is recommended to increase success of rooting. Water consistently and rooting can be achieved within four weeks. After roots are established, pot on into a neutral to acid-loam medium.

Plants can also be grown very easily from seed. Sow in spring in well-drained soil mix and cover lightly with the sowing medium. To prevent pre- and post-emergence damping off the seed should be treated with a fungicide prior to sowing, or watered with a fungicide immediately after sowing. Transplant the seedlings after the first pair of true leaves has emerged, or when they are large enough to handle, into individual bags/pots. Feed generously with a liquid fertiliser and water moderately.

The plant has few pest or disease problems. To keep the plant healthy and vigorous feed the plant each season with an organic or inorganic fertiliser. K. floribunda responds very well to light pruning, only needed occasionally to lightly shape.