About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesSub-tropical, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light. Mist daily in summer and autumn. May stand outside in summer in a sunny, sheltered position
PruningPruning group 8 or pruning group 9
PropagationPropagate from greenwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat
Pest resistanceGlasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly and mealybugs may be a problem
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free