Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus Gunnii

Native to Australia, this shrub is covered with small rounded silver-green leaves about the size of a silver dollar. Great for bouquets, wreaths fresh or dried. Plants can grow to 3 feet in height but are only hardy to about zone 9, so for most of you, pots will have to be brought indoors in the winter, or they can be started fresh each year. Produces an essential oil that is used for its antiseptic properties.

20 seeds

Planting

Annual- Zone 7 and under, Perennial  Zone 8-10

Germination: 7-21 days

Seed Planting Depth:Lightly cover

Starting Indoors/Outdoors:  Start indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Provide 65-75 degree soil temperature. Transplant 12-20" apart. 

Light Needs:  Full sun

Soil Needs:  Fertile soil

Uses:  Medicinal, ornamental