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Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue'

Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' is prized for its aromatic and highly decorative round, silvery-blue foliage, perfect for pots, patios, or fresh and dried bouquets.

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Hardiness Not hardy
Difficulty level Moderate

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Family Myrtaceae

Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' is a very decorative aromatic plant, prized for its round, silvery-blue foliage, which is strongly scented and highly sought after for landscaping and bouquets. Its elegant stems and bluish foliage bring a modern, fresh, and luminous touch to patio pots, planters, summer borders, and floral arrangements. Its fresh, mentholated scent also makes it a very interesting plant for aromatic gardens, outdoor decorations, and cut arrangements.

Easy to grow during the warm season, Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' prefers a sunny, warm, and well-ventilated location in light, fertile, and very well-drained soil. It grows particularly well in pots, which allows it to be easily moved and enjoyed for its decorative foliage near the terrace, balcony, or entrance. Regular watering is recommended during growth, while allowing the potting soil to dry slightly between waterings to avoid excess moisture.

Very popular for its cut foliage, Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' is ideal for creating fresh bouquets, dried arrangements, wreaths, centerpieces, and natural decorations with an elegant style. In our climate, it is generally grown as an annual or brought indoors before the cold, in a very bright location. It is a perfect plant to add texture, fragrance, and a unique silvery-blue color to outdoor landscapes and floral creations.

Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue'

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Propagation Seed or cutting

Soil and care

The right conditions.

Soil pH Slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone Not hardy
Minimum temperature -10°C
Fertilization
Light fertilization in spring; avoid excessive use of fertilizer
Seasonal care
Bring indoors away from frost in cold climates; prune lightly to maintain a compact shape; avoid overwatering

Container growing

A controlled environment.

Excellent in pots in a deep, well-drained container
Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue'

Bloom and dimensions

The complete profile.

Flower color Creamy white
Foliage color Silver blue
Foliage type Persistent
Growth rate Rapid growth
Bloom period
Sporadic in mild climates
Maximum height 1.5 to 2.5 m (5 to 8 feet)
Maximum width 90 to 150 cm (36 to 60 inches)
Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue'

Garden associations

What to plant with it.

Container, terrace, cut foliage, Mediterranean garden, architectural plant

Its strengths, naturally.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer