Hardy Eucalyptus Bush | Eucalyptus gunnii
Superb silvery, fragrant foliage
Grown by Josh's trusted specialists
Europe
Perfectly happy plants, or your money back
Specialist overnight plant delivery
The highlights
- Can be shaped in various ways!
- Large bush (but can be pruned to any height)
- Gorgeous viridian leaves with a silvery sheen
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Description
- An outstanding evergreen with silvery, green-blue leaves that's both fast-growing and easy to care for! The perfect choice to add winter interest to your garden.
- Small, delicate, creamy-white flowers readily attract bees and butterflies in summer, while the fragrant, rounded foliage is a favourite of florists, taking on silver tones as it matures.
- While eucalyptus can grow to more than 12 metres, it responds very well to pruning techniques (like coppicing and pollarding) and can be kept as short as just a couple of metres. Whether you grow it as a multi-stemmed shrub or train into an upright specimen tree, this versatile plant can do it all.
- As your eucalyptus matures, it will shed its bark (or, to use the technical term, it will undergo decortication) to leave a patchwork appearance which only adds to its already-hefty charm.
- Known to repel insects like mosquitos, the ‘cider gum’ tree (as it’s typically referred to as) is a great choice for planting near water features, ponds, patios and decking.
- Endemic to the Australian island of Tasmania, eucalyptus leaves are a firm favourite of koalas, who can munch through a whopping 800g per day! Talk about eating your greens…
- Low maintenance, fully hardy and easy to grow, these plants undoubtedly make an exceptional addition to any garden. Oh, and it’s got an RHS Award of Garden Merit!
What To Expect
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How To Grow
High Pest/Disease resistance
Generally pest and disease resistant. May be affected by suckersMORE
Water regularly when newly planted
Water nearly every day during the first few months after planting. Once established, rainfall should be adequate, but may need some extra water during dry and hot spells during the first few years.
Full Sun
Position in Full Sun (6h+) or partial shade
Moist but well-drained soil
Prefers neutral-acid soil, but can grow well in any soil
Feed every spring
Every spring, feed with a well-balanced fertiliser such as Growmore or Fish Meal.
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower
Europe
Meet Josh's trusted specialists
Start with a touch of continental sun
Over 99% of our plants are grown in the UK, but where that’s not possible, Josh sources the best specialist growers in Europe for the job. Think citrus warmed by Sicilian sun, topiary trained by Dutch masters, almonds nourished in the Dordogne and bamboo bathed in Tuscan heat. Our handpicked growers nurture these plants to maturity before handing over to our team in the South Downs, to toughen them up for UK gardens.
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Our plants are grown in the UK
Specialist UK growers we know and trust grow your plants the traditional way, with organic fertiliser and biological pest control. They pick only the healthiest plants for you, professionally pruning them so that they’ll grow strong and well shaped.
Our plants are delivered overnight
Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within 24 hours.
We're here to help at every step
We want your plants to have a long and healthy life. Expect easy-to-follow grow guides and videos devised by our team of experts.
Perfect plants, guaranteed
We’re confident that you’ll be delighted with your new plants. Need help? Alice and her team are here to guarantee you’re perfectly happy.
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All of our plants are grown in specialist nurseries with the highest standards of plant care and sustainability. We guarantee you'll love them as much as we do! Don't just take our word for it - we've got thousands of great reviews on Trustpilot.
When will I get my plants?
The delivery timescale for each plant is on the web page (near the 'add to basket's button). You'll receive a dispatch email with an exact delivery date once your plants are on their way, so you can get the garden ready.
How will my plants be packed and delivered?
We send all of our orders through a courier network designed to handle plants. Specialist equipment ensures that no plants will be damaged during the packing process and every order is carefully finished and checked by plant-loving humans. Your plants will arrive in the most sustainable packaging possible with minimal to no plastic used.
Where do you deliver?
We deliver to anywhere in Mainland UK for our standard delivery cost. We are able to deliver most plants to Highlands and non UK mainland however this will be at an additional cost. This will be calculated at the checkout. Please note, deliveries to these locations will take longer. Unfortunately, we are not able to deliver to Northern Ireland at present.
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Delivered quickly, perfectly packaged and the tree was in excellent condition. Really healthy and taken to the garden with no problems. Can't recommend highly enough. 5 stars isn't enough!
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