Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus gunnii) — Mediterranean plant.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus gunnii) – Mediterranean plant. Eucalyptus has intensely aromatic silvery-blue foliage, decorative also in arrangements; fast-growing.
Benefits
- Mediterranean look, decorative on the terrace
- Drought- and heat-resistant
Seasonal care
- Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide full sun.
- Summer: Water moderately. Tolerates heat and drought well.
- Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
- Winter: Tolerates down to -12°C; in cold areas protect the base with mulch.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Eucalyptus gunnii
- Botanical family: Myrtaceae
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Exposure: Sun
- Placement: Outdoors / container
- Growth rate: Fast
- Minimum temperature: -12 °C
- Drought resistance: High
- Mature height: 200-600 cm
- Mature width: 80-150 cm
- Flowering period: Summer
- Flower colour: Mixed
- Fragrance: Aromatic foliage
- Soil: Well drained, sandy loam
- pH: 6,0-7,5
- Watering: Moderate
- Fertilising: Spring–summer
- Pruning: Spring
- Mulching: Recommended (in winter)
- Product code: 4039566
- EAN code: 6420384039566
Warnings
- Frost-sensitive – shelter in winter in northern regions
- Requires a pot with good drainage
Frequently asked questions
Does it survive winter outdoors?
Partly – it tolerates down to -12°C; in very cold areas protect the base or shelter it.
What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun; moderate watering. Eucalyptus has intensely aromatic silvery-blue foliage, decorative also in arrangements; fast-growing.
When does it flower?
Flowering period: summer.
