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  • EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Pink Cloud'
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    EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Pink Cloud'

    Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood

    Pink flowers with crimson centre
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    2 to 3 Litre
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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Australia (Tasmania). From a wild population of E. lucida
    • Evergreen
      Oblong-lance-shaped leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Saucer-shaped
      To 5cm (2in) across
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Eventually a small, densely branched tree.
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Broadly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
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        4m (13ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Neutral to acid soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Ensure roots are shaded. Shelter from cold drying winds.
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