Lushious is a dwarf form of the lovely Hymenosporum flavum, and has dense glossy green foliage on a naturally rounded and compact shrub. It is suitable for both sun to quite shady spots, and is very low maintenance. It has perfumed flowers in summer, but a shady growing position will greatly reduce the number of flowers. It grows to around half a metre high and a metre and a half wide, and can be pruned to shape, making it good for low hedging. Good for clay to loam soils as long as it gets reasonable drainage. A handful of slow release fertiliser in spring is beneficial. Also makes a great potted plant. Frost tolerant.
Hymenosporum flavum ‘Lushious’ – Native Frangipani
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Native Frangipani
Scientific Name - Hymenosporum flavum
Family - Pittosporaceae
Cultivar Name - Lushious
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.4
Maximum Height - 0.6
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - White, Gold
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Groundcover, Fragrant, Border plant
Special Uses - Fragrant oils, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Other insects
Angus Cultivar -