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Luculia gratissima
  • RHS AGM

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

Synonyms
Cinchona gratissima
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter Pink Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical 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

Pruning group 8 or pruning group 9

Pests

Glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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