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Baby Blue Eucalyptus Seeds

Baby Blue Eucalyptus Seeds

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(~20 seeds)
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Also called florist silver dollar, 'Baby Blue' is a florist's staple. Long stems with rounded leaves in shades of dusty green, sometimes with purple highlights are excellent for a bouquet filler, wreath base, and are very sturdy when dried. With heady, menthol-like fragrance, it is widely used in aromatherapy, potpourri, as a pest deterrent, and much more. Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; also grown as an annual. As an annual, plants reach about 24"–42", but it can become a 35'-tall tree over time where perennial. Drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant, and rarely bothered by pests. Deer resistant.
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Variety Info

Family: Myrtaceae

Native: Australia

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; also grown as an annual.

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Period: Fall; also flowers in spring if it overwinters

Plant Dimensions: When grown as an annual, expect plants to be 24"–42" tall and about 24" wide, depending on your growing-season length and climate. As a perennial, plants can tower to a 20' or even 35'-tall tree.

Variety Info: Flowers are small and creamy white.

Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–75°F.

Days to Emerge: 10 – 45 Days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 2 – 3 seeds every 12"– 24"

Thinning: When seedlings have 2 – 3 sets of leaves, thin to 1 every 12 " – 24"

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  • Julia
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 6, 2024
    5 Stars

    Beginner gardener in an Arizona zone 8 growing area, I fall sowed all 40 eucalyptus seeds between 2 packets. 34 seedlings sprouted, so germination was very high for me so I’m not sure what happened for the people who said they had none sprout. We’ll see how the seedlings do when I get them in the ground outside but I have a feeling I will end up with a LOT of eucalyptus trees.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Julia B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 1, 2024
    5 Stars

    Baby blue has been a vigorous grower so far! They take awhile at the beginning but these seedlings are ready to be potted up. The scent they give is wonderful too. Hoping to use in bouquets and shower bundles next year!

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  • Linda
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 21, 2024
    5 Stars

    I have had a wonderful experience with this company. When the seeds I first bought didn't germinate, because of my error, they set me up with a horticulturist and she was able to give me some great tips. Plus they sent replacement seeds. They went above and beyond for me. I will continue to purchase from them. Thank you again for a amazing experience.

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  • Catlyn H.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    May 26, 2024
    1 Star

    None of my seeds have came up. They gave great instructions and information but sadly didn't germinate.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Edward B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 14, 2024
    5 Stars

    Waiting to sprout

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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