Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus gunnii 'France Bleu' ('Rengun')
Eucalyptus gunnii 'France Bleu' ('Rengun') - special cultivar, which presents a unique foliage - the leaves are small, oval and silver. It is an easy-to-grow, compact, well-branched shrub, green all year round, with fast development and high resistance to low temperatures.
Eucalyptus gunnii 'France Bleu' is naturally a dwarf cultivar that branches very well and does not exceed 2 m in height.
Eucalyptus is naturally a good repellent for flies and mosquitoes, which is why it is often grown on terraces or in gardens. Due to its resistance, it is also used as a forest curtain, to cover fences, etc.
The foliage is frequently used in floral arrangements and bouquets, due to its specific appearance and fragrance - the plants are cut several times a year, and then they branch out quickly. In some countries, this variety is grown and massively exploited for its hard wood that can be used in construction, for furniture or as fuel. The sap extracted from this tree is a good natural insecticide and repellent.
In Tasmania and Australia, the sap of the plant is used to prepare some traditional alcoholic beverages, by fermentation. The sap is sweet-flavored, similar to maple syrup, but is considered toxic if ingested as such.
It is recommended to carry out some spring cuts to stimulate branching and the appearance of a large number of new growths.
It does not require special soil and is resistant to diseases and pests, being naturally considered "pest free". It withstands temperatures up to -18 °C, without the need for winter protection.
Note: It is possible that this variety has leaves/branches with defects or affected new growth, especially in the warm season - these aspects are due to international transport (they are imported plants), are characteristic of the species (it is a more sensitive variety) and do not influence plant viability.
The decorative ceramic bowl is not included in the price.
Height with pots included: approx. 40-60 cm
Recommendation : We recommend that you plant the eucalyptus in the garden or in large pots, placed outside during the summer. It is an outdoor plant and does not behave well in the long term in small pots. Do not expose the plant to strong sunlight before planting.