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EUCALYPTUS pulverulenta 'Baby Blue'
Commonly known as Powdered gum, Silver-leaved mountain gum
Silver-blue leaves and compact habit.
(UK Delivery Only)
£25.00
Plant Details
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Good to know
Foliage is widely used in floristry. May be pruned back in March and at the end of May to maintain shape and juvenile foliage -
Pests & Diseases
Silver leaf, oedema -
Place of origin
Australia -
EvergreenSilvery-bloomed leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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White
Creamy white -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandCoastal / windsweptPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds
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