Eucalipt - Eucalyptus gunnii ‘France Bleu’ ('Rengun')

Eucalyptus gunnii ‘France Bleu’ ('Rengun') - a special cultivar featuring unique foliage - the leaves are small, oval, and silvery. It is an easy-to-grow shrub, compact, well-branched, evergreen, with rapid growth and high resistance to low temperatures.

Eucalyptus gunnii ‘France Bleu’ is naturally a dwarf cultivar that branches very well and does not exceed a height of 2 m.

The 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 hardiness, it is also used as a windbreak, for covering fences, etc.

The 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, for furniture parts, or as fuel. The sap extracted from this tree is a good insecticide and natural repellent.

In Tasmania and Australia, the plant’s sap is used to prepare traditional alcoholic drinks through fermentation. The sap is sweet and aromatic, similar to maple syrup, but is considered toxic if ingested as is.

It is recommended to perform spring pruning to stimulate branching and the appearance of many new shoots.

It 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.

Note: 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.

The decorative ceramic pot is not included in the price.

Height including pot: approx. 40-60 cm

Recommendation: 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.