Eucalyptus - Silver Dollar (Eucalyptus cinerea) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Foliage

Eucalyptus - Silver Dollar (Eucalyptus cinerea) Non-GMO - Organically Grown - Foliage

Type: Perennial (Grown as an annual in colder climates)

Description:

Eucalyptus ‘Silver Dollar’ (Eucalyptus cinerea) is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its rounded, silvery-blue leaves with a soft, aromatic fragrance. The foliage adds unique texture to gardens, floral arrangements, and dried bouquets. Fast-growing and highly ornamental, this variety is deer-resistant and attracts pollinators while offering a refreshing scent.

Cultivation Instructions:

• Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.

• Light: Requires full sun for optimal growth.

• Watering: Moderate; water regularly until established, then allow the soil to dry between waterings. Drought-tolerant once mature.

• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth.

• Spacing: Space plants 3-5 feet apart for shrub growth or 6-8 feet for tree formation.

• Pruning: Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and controls size.

Stratification & Germination:

• Germination Temperature: 70-80°F

• Stratification: Cold stratification recommended. Refrigerate seeds in moist sand for 30 days before sowing.

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed.

• Depth: Sow seeds on the soil surface and press in lightly; they require light to germinate.

• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 14-30 days.

Seed count: 5

Eucalyptus ‘Silver Dollar’ is a fast-growing, aromatic foliage plant ideal for gardens, floral arrangements, and container growing, bringing beauty and fragrance year-round.