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aka Luculia

This shrub is exquisitely beautifully it has a powerful fragrant. Large, lush, green foliage that has bronze overtones in winter and large showy flower heads of mauve-pink in autumn-winter. Must have excellent drainage and a frost free position. Likes a semi-shaded position. eg woodlands.

Though technically evergreen Luculia does tend to drop quite a few leaves in cold winters. If at all possible protect from all but the lightest of frosts. Can be cut back reasonably hard to maintain a tidy shape.