{"product_id":"eucalipt-eucalyptus-pulverulenta-baby-blue","title":"Eukalyptus - Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue' - a striking variety native to Australia, notable for its silvery-blue foliage. It is an easy-to-grow shrub, compact, well-branched, evergreen, with rapid growth and high resistance to low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue' is naturally a dwarf cultivar that branches very well and does not exceed a height of 3m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus is naturally a good repellent for flies and mosquitoes, which is why it is often grown on terraces or in gardens. Due to its hardiness, it is also used as a windbreak, for covering fences, and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is often used in floral arrangements and bouquets because of its appearance and distinctive scent – the plants are pruned several times a year and then branch out quickly. In some countries, this variety is grown and harvested extensively for its hardwood, which can be used in construction, furniture making, or as fuel. \u003cstrong\u003eThe sap extracted from this tree is a good insecticide and natural repellent, also having antiseptic effects – although it is toxic if ingested, it is a common ingredient in insecticides, plant protection treatments, deodorants, and wound-healing creams.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt does not require special soil and is resistant to diseases and pests, being naturally considered \"pest free\". It withstands temperatures down to -18 °C without needing winter protection. In case of a harsher frost, the leaves may fall, but the plant recovers in the next growing season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe decorative ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: 60+ cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appearance of the leaves may vary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from one specimen to another – eucalyptus leaves change as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eIt is possible that this variety may show leaves\/branches with defects or affected new growth, especially in the warm season – these aspects are due to international transport (these are imported plants), are characteristic of the species (it is a more sensitive variety), and do not affect the plants' viability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAlthough the variety withstands down to -18°C, it is not recommended to expose young specimens to temperatures below -5°C.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: We recommend planting the eucalyptus in the garden or in large pots placed outdoors during the summer. It is an outdoor plant and does not do well long-term in small pots. Do not expose the plant to strong sunlight before planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"14 cm pot","offer_id":42306637824198,"sku":"","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/eucalyptus-pulverulenta-baby-blue.jpg?v=1659549098","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-sk\/products\/eucalipt-eucalyptus-pulverulenta-baby-blue","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}