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Eucalyptus parvula

120 - 150Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Small-Leaved Gum Eucalyptus Seed

Item #HSC-EUC-008-PKT

An airy, dark blue-green eucalyptus.

Small-Leaved Gum grows as a compact, shrubby plant when grown as an annual, with fine, dark blue-green leaves on red stems for a delicate look.

Plants are uniform in habit.

Plants grow 20–36" tall and are ready to cut about 120–150 days from sowing. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 50 seeds
Average 75,700 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 20–36"

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Eucalyptus parvula
Days To Maturity: 120 - 150 days
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start early indoors

8–10 weeks ahead in cell trays, warm and humid.

Barely cover seed

Mist or water from below so seed stays put.

Handle roots gently

Harden off and plant out after frost, 12–24" apart.

Cut mature stems

Leathery leaves, woody stems; dry or preserve in glycerin.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 7–10 days at 75–80°F (24–27°C), or 2–3 weeks at 65–75°F (18–24°C). Keep humidity high while the seed sprouts.

Transplanting

The recommended method. Sow in 128-cell trays 8–10 weeks before planting out and just barely cover the seed. Water from below or mist so the seed does not wash around. Seedlings dislike root disturbance, so move them carefully, harden them off and plant out after frost. In short-season areas, plastic mulch helps them along.

Light

Full sun.

Plant height

20–36".

Plant spacing

12–24".

Hardiness

Perennial in Zones 9–11; elsewhere grow it as an annual, or protect it well from frost.

Harvest

Cut stems once the leaves feel leathery and the stems have turned woody. Hang them to dry, or stand them in a glycerin-and-water solution: glycerin-treated stems stay supple and look fresh.

Soil

Fertile soil that drains well.

Uses

Fresh, dried or preserved foliage for arrangements; also an accent in beds and containers.

Also known as

Gum, euc, cider gum.

Packet

50 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 75,700 on average.

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