Add fragrance and whimsy to your garden with eucalyptus! Use for cut flower bouquet or arrangement or dry them and use them all year! Although germination takes some time, its worth the wait!
This is the eucalyptus greenery variety pictured in these wedding designs. This is a more dainty eucalyptus that is especially lovely for more petite pieces like a boutonniere or corsage, or to add a more textured look to a bouquet.
Approximate Seeds per Packet: 15
Variety/Hardiness: Annual in Zone 3. Tender perennial in Zones 9-11.
Sunlight: Full sun
Mature Height: 20" - 36"
Germination: 7-10 days at 24-27°C or 14-21 days 18-24°C. Provide consistent humidity for best germination.
Sowing:
Transplant (recommended): Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Can cover lightly. Bottom water or mist carefully to avoid displacing seed.Harden off and transplant outside after the last threat of last frost has passed.
Direct Seeding: (not recommended)
Care: Prefers warm conditions. Do not overwater.
Harvesting:
Fresh: Harvest when stems are more mature and have developed a more woody feel. If cut too soon, they will be prone to drooping.
Dried: Hang to dry.