Eucalyptus gunnii 'France Bleu'

Dwarf cider gum

Hardy Tree

£49.99

Petite cultivar superb for containers

Rounded silvery blue foliage provides all-year-round interest

Heat and drought tolerant

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Even small gardens can enjoy the marvellous foliage and aroma of Eucalytpus with this petit French cultivar. Whilst Eucalyptus gunnii grows 2 metres every year, leave Eucalyptus ‘France Bleu’ unpruned and it will only reach a maximum of 2 metres. A regular trim in early spring will keep it even smaller and preserve the beautiful juvenile foliage: rounded, silvery-blue, evergreen leaves which seem to sparkle in the sun. Left unpruned, the leaves will become sage-green and sickle-shaped.

This miniature variety makes a wonderful specimen for a patio container where its foliage beautifully enhances other flowering plants, hence its popularity as a long-lasting filler for vase displays. In late summer, the pungently scented leaves are accompanied by clusters of pom-pom blooms which are a magnet for bees. Superbly drought tolerant, Eucalyptus ‘France Bleu’ will shake off summer heatwaves and makes a lovely foliage specimen for Mediterranean gardens, courtyards and coastal gardens. Height: 2-2.5m (6’6”- 8’2”ft) Spread: 2-3m (6’6”- 9’10”ft).

Plant Size Height Up to 2m (6ft 6")
Spread Up to 2m (6ft 6")

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Tree

Ideal For patioscented gardensexotic gardencut flower gardenspecimen plantcoastal garden

Position In full sun

Flowering Months

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Codes
1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KF3194)

Plant eucalyptus trees into any fertile, non alkaline, free draining soil that does not dry out. Choose a position in full sun with shelter from cold winds.

Feed and water eucalyptus trees regularly until fully established. Once established, eucalyptus trees are reasonably drought tolerant and will require less attention. Unless it is intended as a specimen tree, Eucalyptus will need regular pruning in early spring to restrict its vigorous growth. Cut back all stems to 3 buds above soil level or to a permanent low framework.

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