Eucalyptus ‘Baby Blue’

Eucalyptus pulverulenta

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Dryable
  • Foliage & Filler
  • Fragrant
  • Heat-loving

Description

This beautiful foliage plant produces large sprays of glaucous stems that are covered in distinct rounded leaves that alternate from side to side. A fragrant and textural addition to late-season bouquets that can be used both fresh and dried.

Details

Plant type: tender perennial
Height: 36 to 42 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 to 150 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 24 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Can be grown as an annual from seed if started early—10 to 12 weeks before last frost. Sow seed on the surface of the soil and do not cover. Seeds are very slow to germinate and take 45 days to sprout, so be patient.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest once foliage is mature and tips are no longer droopy. Expect a vase life of 14 days or more. Foliage can also be dried and used indefinitely.

Details

Description

This beautiful foliage plant produces large sprays of glaucous stems that are covered in distinct rounded leaves that alternate from side to side. A fragrant and textural addition to late-season bouquets that can be used both fresh and dried.

Details

Plant type: tender perennial
Height: 36 to 42 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 120 to 150 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 24 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Can be grown as an annual from seed if started early—10 to 12 weeks before last frost. Sow seed on the surface of the soil and do not cover. Seeds are very slow to germinate and take 45 days to sprout, so be patient.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest once foliage is mature and tips are no longer droopy. Expect a vase life of 14 days or more. Foliage can also be dried and used indefinitely.

Sources

How to Grow

Summer Mini Course

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