Blue and Perfumed Elegance
Seeds of Eucalyptus 'Baby Blue' (Eucalyptus spp.), offered by the seed company OSC.
Striking silvery-blue foliage makes this variety a popular choice for floral arrangements, whether fresh or dried. With its sweet mint or menthol fragrance, this plant stands out in gardens, containers or decorative arrangements. Plants reach heights of 60 to 90 cm in a single season and can be overwintered indoors as houseplants. Grown as an annual throughout Canada, it brings a touch of the Mediterranean to the garden.
Spread: Not applicable
Plant height: 60 to 90 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 15 seeds
Companion plants: Lavender, aromatic herbs, roses
Enemy plants: None notable
How to grow:
Sow seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date, 3mm deep in peat pots filled with a soilless mix. Maintain a temperature of 21°C to encourage rapid germination (10-14 days). After germination, grow on in bright light at 16°C until hardened off. Transplant outdoors once the risk of frost has passed, into well-drained soil in full sun. Eucalyptus can be brought indoors in the autumn and continued to grow indoors before being moved outside in the spring.
Perfect for containers, borders or as an accent plant in a decorative garden.
