Eucalyptus gunnii France Bleu ('Rengun') (PBR)
cider gum France Bleu
If you love the look and smell of eucalyptus but need something that stays manageable, this compact form ticks all...
3 litre pot
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Plant description
If you love the look and smell of eucalyptus but need something that stays manageable, this compact form ticks all the right boxes. It grows into a neat, bushy small tree with masses of rounded, silvery blue juvenile leaves that are richly aromatic and beautifully intense, especially when regularly pruned.
As it matures, the foliage shifts to a softer sage green with elegant, sickle-shaped leaves, though annual hard pruning in early spring keeps that standout juvenile growth coming. Eucalyptus gunnii ‘France Bleu’ is slow-growing for a eucalyptus, topping out at around 2m (6ft), which makes it a great fit for smaller gardens, courtyards, or large containers.
In autumn, delicate white flowers appear, adding seasonal interest and drawing in bees and other pollinators. Tough, highly prunable, and full of character, this well-behaved dwarf cultivated variety offers all the drama of eucalyptus foliage without the worry of excessive size, making it an easy, stylish choice for modern gardens.
Best grown in a sunny, sheltered spot, as this dwarf gum tree benefits from protection against cold, drying winds, especially when young. While hardy to around -10 to -15°C (14 to 5°F), exposed conditions can lead to leaf scorch and wind damage, so a more protected position will help keep foliage looking its best.
As it matures, the foliage shifts to a softer sage green with elegant, sickle-shaped leaves, though annual hard pruning in early spring keeps that standout juvenile growth coming. Eucalyptus gunnii ‘France Bleu’ is slow-growing for a eucalyptus, topping out at around 2m (6ft), which makes it a great fit for smaller gardens, courtyards, or large containers.
In autumn, delicate white flowers appear, adding seasonal interest and drawing in bees and other pollinators. Tough, highly prunable, and full of character, this well-behaved dwarf cultivated variety offers all the drama of eucalyptus foliage without the worry of excessive size, making it an easy, stylish choice for modern gardens.
Best grown in a sunny, sheltered spot, as this dwarf gum tree benefits from protection against cold, drying winds, especially when young. While hardy to around -10 to -15°C (14 to 5°F), exposed conditions can lead to leaf scorch and wind damage, so a more protected position will help keep foliage looking its best.
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Eucalyptus gunnii France Bleu ('Rengun') (PBR):
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.
