Murray Eucalyptus

Grown for its interesting foliage, it features a compact, bushy habit, useful for growing in pots and containers. It displays reddish-purple stems and large, 4” oval shaped, blue green leaves. Ideal in mixed containers or as an accent plant on the patio or in the garden. We grew ours in a clay pot and placed it among our raised bed gardens. Grows 24-28”. 

10 seeds

PLANTING

Eucalyptus populnea

Annual, Perennial-Zones 9-11

Germination:  14-21 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth:  Sow on the surface; needs light for germination

Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75ºF soil temperature for germination. Sow a few seeds per individual cell or pot, or start in a 20-row tray, then transplant into larger cells/pots/containers. Transplant outside after the last frost, 12-24" apart or into a container

Sowing Outdoors: Starting indoors is recommended. 

Growth Habit: Evergreen, upright branching foliage 

Height and Width: 36-48” x 24-36” 

Spacing:  12-24” apart   

Light Needs: Full sun 

Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained

Days to Harvest Foliage: 90 -120 days; use fresh or dried

Uses: Ornamental, containers                 

Care: Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Fertilize every few weeks.