One of the stars of Melbourne gardens in winter is Luculia gratissima, an evergreen shrub/small tree from the lower Himalayas  and southern Asia. The perfumed clusters of pink-white flowers appear from autumn to mid-winter.  On fine winter days, their vanilla-sweet scent is a particular joy. Take a stroll down Monash Rd at the University of Melbourne … Continue reading Luculia is a winter wonder