Best variety for bouquets.
Small, silvery green leaves on well-branched stems are ideal for fresh or dried bouquets. Also known as cider gum, gum, and euc. Tender perennial in Zones 9–11.
Specs:
Plant Height: 24–36"
2” soil block
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.
PLANT SPACING:
12-24".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Zones 9-11. Eucalyptus may be grown as a perennial in areas that receive no frost or with adequate protection from frost in cooler regions.
HARVEST:
After leaves start to feel leathery and stems are woody. Fresh cut stems can be hung to dry or preserved in a glycerin and water solution. Preserving with glycerin will result in more durable and pliable dried stems that have the appearance of freshly cut foliage.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Well-drained, fertile soil.
USES:
Excellent cut or dried flower foliage. Accent in beds. Excellent container plants.
ALTERNATE NAMES:
Cider gum, gum, euc
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
Best variety for bouquets.
Small, silvery green leaves on well-branched stems are ideal for fresh or dried bouquets. Also known as cider gum, gum, and euc. Tender perennial in Zones 9–11.
Specs:
Plant Height: 24–36"
2” soil block
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Varies.
PLANT SPACING:
12-24".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Zones 9-11. Eucalyptus may be grown as a perennial in areas that receive no frost or with adequate protection from frost in cooler regions.
HARVEST:
After leaves start to feel leathery and stems are woody. Fresh cut stems can be hung to dry or preserved in a glycerin and water solution. Preserving with glycerin will result in more durable and pliable dried stems that have the appearance of freshly cut foliage.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Well-drained, fertile soil.
USES:
Excellent cut or dried flower foliage. Accent in beds. Excellent container plants.
ALTERNATE NAMES:
Cider gum, gum, euc
SEED SOURCE:
*Item description and growing information sourced from the seed company and linked accordingly
** if there are no images of the product it means that I have not grown that specific variety in the past. product images are available to review on the seed company’s website
