About

A tufted, hardy annual or short-lived perennial to about 30cm from western North America with narrowly pinnate, mid-green leaves and loose clusters of small, tubular, sky-blue flowers with spreading petal lobes in summer. A free-flowering, airy annual or perennial for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden, suitable for cutting.

About the genus

Eucalyptus are evergreen trees or large shrubs, often fast-growing, some with attractive bark, most with aromatic foliage, and clusters of small, white, yellow or red flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.