- Botanical Name
- Luculia gratissima
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Plant Type
- Evergreen Shrub
- Size (HxW)
- 150-300cm x 150-300cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots spread evenly below the soil surface, space 150-300cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil. The root zone should be kept cool. Tends to rot in boggy soils.
- Aspect
- Part shade, protect from frost and hot afternoon sun and too much wind which can ruin the flower show.
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Tender
- Water
- Water to establish, this takes a month or more of regular watering, waiting for the roots to penetrate the surrounding soil, then you only need to worry if rainfall is low.
- Fertiliser
- A light application of a slow release/liquid fertiliser in autumn is ideal. An organic mulch in winter will keep it very happy.
- Flowering Time
- Autumn to winter
- After Flower Care
- Pruning is minimal, best done in spring, after flowering, simply remove any unwanted growth or to control size. It won’t be bothered with a hard prune.
- Notes
- A lovely specimen plant or suitable for hedging.
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