Luculia gratissima
L. gratissima is an erect then spreading, semi-evergreen,large shrub or small tree with oblong, pointed leaves with prominent veins. Rounded clusters of small, scented, pink flowers are produced in autumn and winter
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
Winter | Pink | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Luculia are deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees with large, prominently-veined leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, waxy flowers which are tubular with five spreading lobes
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light. Mist daily in summer and autumn. May stand outside in summer in a sunny, sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate from greenwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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