Eucalyptus 'Little Boy Blue'

gum tree

size: 3.5 litre pot

available to order from summer 2012

£29.99 £19.99

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• Position: full sun
• Soil: neutral to slightly acidic soil that doesn't dry out
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: July to October
• Flower colour: white to cream, but not often seen in Britain
• Other features: usually grown with multiple stems as it seemsto cope with strong winds better
• Hardiness: borderline hardy (will need protection in winter)
  
  A new and exciting introduction, this beautiful tree is primarily grown for its decorative foliage. When the tree is young, the leaves are rounded and a steely blue-grey, but as the plant matures the leaves become sickle-shaped and look greener. Both types of leaves will emit a delicious peppermint-like scent when bruised. It is not fully hardy here in the UK, but will thrive in warmer, sheltered gardens, especially where the soils do not hold too much moisture in winter, and there is protection from icy winds. This versatile plant has a shrubby habit and can be pollarded each year to keep it small. This will also ensure a continuous supply of juvenile foliage, which is great added to cut flower arrangements.
  
  
• Garden care: Requires minimal pruning if grown as a tree, removing any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. For the best juvenile foliage, prune in early spring cutting back the stems to two or three buds above the base. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.
  
  

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