This upright shrub has reddish-brown woody branched that form a compact rounded crown. It has glossy dark green, oblong pointed leaves and the fragrant tube-shaped pinkish flowers appear in large clusters during autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Luculia pinceana is naturally found from Nepal to Assam growing in the Himalayan foothills in moist well drained fertile soils in a wind protected position.  

It prefers a sunny position but will tolerate some shade and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

This shrub is grown for its fragrant flowers and its attractive foliage. It is planted in garden borders as a low screen or trimmed to form an informal hedge. It is suitable for protected coastal or mountain regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and requirs a warm humid environment. ID 2220

Luculia (lu-KEW-lee-a) pinceana (pin-SEE-ana)

Rubiaceae (ROO-bee-AY-see-ee)
Coffee and Madder Family