Luculia gratissima
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 8'-12'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Luculia gratissima plant details
Luculia gratissima is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Luculia gratissima
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rubiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Luculia gratissima
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A rarely grown evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves. The pink and very fragrant flowers are borne in flattened umbels on the ends of the branches in the autumn. The individual flowers are quite beautiful with a “fringed” edge to the inner whorl of petals, the outer are softly rounded. I have enjoyed this genus from the Himalaya and into China where it is often the only flowering shrub seen on a fall collecting trip. These are grown from seed collected in the wild in the Himalayas. Probably best in mild climates such as N California, etc. Also fine in a container or cool sunroom.
Gardening facts about Luculia gratissima plant
How to Grow Luculia gratissima
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Luculia intermedia, Luculia pinceana var. pinceana
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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