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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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Exposure
Full sun
Hardiness
Not hardy

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Common nameEucalyptus 'Baby Blue'
FamilyMyrtaceae
TypeTender aromatic shrub
Botanical nameEucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue'

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 care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

-10°C

Care level

Moderate

Watering

Moderate; allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings

Soil type

Light, sandy, fertile, and very well-drained soil

Fertilization

Light fertilization in spring; avoid excessive use of fertilizer

Moisture

Low to average humidity; prefers well-drained soil

Seasonal care

Bring indoors away from frost in cold climates; prune lightly to maintain a compact shape; avoid overwatering

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

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

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

1.5 to 2.5 m (5 to 8 feet)

Width / spread

90 to 150 cm (36 to 60 inches)

Flower color

Creamy white

Foliage color

Silver blue

Foliage type

Persistent

Growth rate

Rapid growth

Bloom period

Sporadic in mild climates

Harvest

Foliage: July to October
Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue'

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Lavender, rosemary, sage, ornamental grasses

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Attracts pollinators