Luculia gratissima Sarah Raven With a long flowering period

With a long flowering period form early summer through to Autumn

Biennial | Will self-sow

This one grows about 80cm tall when flowering

The Botanical collection of natural bath & bodycare is all about taking a moment of peace and tranquility

cut off flower stalks as they fade to encourage good plant health and blooms for the next season

Luculia gratissima Sarah Raven With a long flowering periodLuculia gratissima is a stunning and fragrant flowering plant native to India, Nepal, China, and Vietnam. Interestingly, it is a member of the Coffee family. The Latin word gratissima means "most pleasing" or "most agreeable".. there's no doubting that! This large shrub can grow up to 3 metres tall and 2. 5 metres wide, with ribbed leaves and clusters of pale pink flowers that bloom in autumn and winter. It does best in a semi shaded position with