Luculia gratissima

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Luculia gratissima, Luculia Tree, Cinchona gratissima, Mussaenda luculia

Luculia gratissima is grown for its clusters of beautiful flowers. It becomes covered in beautiful, pink flowers during autumn and winter. These are carried above the mid-green foliage which develops red tones with age. It grows as a deciduous shrub to about 3 m tall and the same wide. Luculia gratissima is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted for winter colour, or planted anywhere the fragrance and beauty this plant affords can be enjoyed.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Luculia gratissima, Luculia Tree, Cinchona gratissima, Mussaenda luculia

Luculia gratissima Details

Luculia gratissima is grown for its clusters of beautiful flowers. It becomes covered in beautiful, pink flowers during autumn and winter. These are carried above the mid-green foliage which develops red tones with age. It grows as a deciduous shrub to about 3 m tall and the same wide though in warmer climates it may remain evergreen. Best growth and flowering is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site and protected from heavy frosts. Luculia gratissima is commonly included in a mixed planting, planted for winter colour, or planted anywhere the fragrance and beauty this plant affords can be enjoyed.