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Luculia gratissima
Beautiful lush bushy shrub with bold green leaves. Large clusters of fragrant pink flowers at the branch tips through the winter. Will tolerate light frosts. Prefers a sheltered site. Best in good soil that does not get too dry. Planted under the eaves, allowing the scent into the house.
Genus
Luculia
Species
gratissima
Cultivar
Common name
Luculia
Family name
Rubiaceae
Place of origin
East Asia
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefer good loamy soil
Moisture
Avoid dry soils
Exposure
Must be sheltered from wind. / Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate light frost only
Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants