Senecio glastifolius is not a very long-lived perennial, but is well worth growing for spring colour. Its height makes it perfect to use at the back and in the middle of beds, combined with smaller Namaqualand daisies in the front. Senecio glastifolius also makes a lovely combination with perennials that flower at the same time, such as Scabiosa africana, Anchusa capensis, Dimorphotheca ecklonis, Geranium incanum and Pelargonium betulinum. It is superb mixed with the white flowers of Watsonia borbonica ssp. ardernei.

As Senecio glastifolius grows older and taller it tends to fall over and needs to be staked or pruned lightly while young to encourage bushy growth. Senecio glastifolius must have sufficient time to develop into an attractive bushy plant before flowering in September. If the plants are too young, they will delay flowering until the following year by which time they are often untidy and woody.

At Kirstenbosch well- developed plants are planted out in early autumn (March and April), quite close together to support each other, ready for flowering in late spring (September and October).

Senecio glastifolius can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow seeds from mid-summer to autumn in seed trays. The seed usually germinates easily within two weeks. Plant young seedlings out into small bags or pots as soon as they are large enough to handle.

It is often quicker to produce new plants from cuttings. The best time to make the cuttings is during spring and early summer and best results are obtained from using the new shoots. The shades of mauve vary from plant to plant, making it worthwhile selecting darker and lighter forms when making cuttings. The young plants respond very well to organic fertilizer.