Overview
Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Luculia, part of the Rubiaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include sub-tropical and patio and container plants.
About
Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' is a semi-evergreen shrub cultivar within the Luculia genus, known for its bushy habit and large, distinctly veined foliage. This plant produces clusters of small, fragrant tubular flowers with five spreading lobes, typically in spring and summer. Suited to sheltered, south- or west-facing positions, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soils with a range of pH levels. As a conservatory or patio plant, it requires full sun or part shade and is hardy to H1c, making it ideal for sub-tropical settings or container cultivation.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Luculia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud'
- Propagation
- Greenwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, glasshouse whitefly, mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud'?
Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' need?
Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' hardy in the UK?
Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Luculia pinceana 'Fragrant Cloud'?
Greenwood cuttings in summer with bottom heat.
