Luculia pinceana Pink Spice

Common Name:
Common name – Pink Spice Luculia

Description:
Luculia pinceana ‘Pink Spice’ is a highly ornamental evergreen shrub treasured for its intensely fragrant clusters of soft pink star-shaped flowers that bloom from late autumn through winter. The large rounded flower heads create a spectacular floral display, filling the garden with a rich sweet perfume, particularly during the evening. Its lush deep green foliage and naturally rounded growth habit make it an excellent feature shrub for courtyards, cottage gardens, and sheltered garden beds. ‘Pink Spice’ thrives in Melbourne’s cooler months when provided with protection from harsh winds and extreme frost. It performs best in part shade with moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. This elegant shrub brings colour, fragrance, and a tropical softness to the garden during the colder seasons when many other plants are dormant.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 2–3 m
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter

Flower Colour:

• Soft pink
• Shell pink
• Pale pink

Key Attributes:

• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Evergreen
• Perennial
• Scented flowers
• Suitable for Pots
• Tropical appearance
• Useful as a feature plant

Toxicity:
No significant toxicity to humans or pets has been commonly reported; however, ingestion of any plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive animals.

Companion Plants:

• Azalea
• Camellia
• Clivia
• Daphne
• Ferns
• Gardenia
• Hydrangea
• Michelia
• Pieris japonica
• Rhododendron