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Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus cinereaLarge silvery blue-green leaves that appear to be strung on the stem. The most popular foliage for fresh, dried, or preserved use in large bunches and for decorating. Germinates in 7-10 days at 75-80°F or 14-21 days at 65-75°F. Provide high humidity during germination for best results.
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Days to maturity
120–150 daysDays to germ.
7–21 daysHeight
24–36 inSun
Full SunHow we grow it
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 7–21 d
- Soil temp
- 75–80 °F
- Depth
- 0 in
- Light for germ
- light
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 120–150 d
- Height
- 24–36 in
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Frost
- to 32°F · tender
- Hardiness zones
- 9–11
- Sow indoors
- Yes
- Outdoor / direct
- No
Harvest
- Cut stage
- After leaves start to feel leathery and stems are woody. Fresh-cut stems can be hung to dry or preserved in a glycerin and water solution. Preserving with glycerin will result in more durable and pliable dried stems that have the appearance of freshly cut foliage.
Timing · Zone 5a
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sow indoorsApr 9 – Apr 23
Bloom (from indoor)Aug 6 – Sep 20
Windows are anchored to an average last frost of May 21 (1 year in 10 as early as Apr 29, as late as Jun 2) and an average first frost of Sep 18 (1 year in 10 as early as Sep 6, as late as Oct 8). In a late or early year, slide them with it.
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Every Eucalyptus sowingSeed sources, counts, ratings, and the observations kept against each one.Eucalyptus trials- Suits
- Pinch
- Succession
- Cut-and-Come-Again