Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus Silverdrop) - Start Eucalyptus seed to grow this Silver Drop drought tolerant shrub. This shrub-like plant is considerably smaller than the large trees of the other Eucalyptus varieties. This perennial is a beautiful plant for the background of your garden as it has an interesting color and shape, and contrasts nicely with colorful blooms, and as a bonus, the foliage is a wonderful filler in fresh and dried flower arrangements as well.

Eucalyptus seed | silverdrop

How to grow

How To Grow Eucalyptus From Seed: Sow Eucalyptus seed indoors into a starter tray. Press the flower seed into the soil and lightly cover with sand. Keep the seeds moist by watering from underneath. Once the seedling is 4 - 5 inches tall, transplant it into container. Use a 1 - 2 gallon container with potting mix with the appropriate amount of granular 5-10-10 fertilizer with micronutrients.

If you want to plant Eucalyptus Silver Drop directly in the garden, prepare a spot for it. If your soil is clay-like or sandy, mix humus (compost) into the existing soil to improve its quality. Use a hoe or spade to break up existing soil, and pour the compost into the loosened soil; mix with a strong rake or hoe.

• Sowing Rate: 1 - 2 seeds per plant
• Average Germ Time: 84 - 98 days
• Keep moist until germination
• Depth: Press into soil and lightly cover with sand

Plant Specifications

Eucalyptus Silver Drop is a hardy perennial plant with teardrop-shaped leaves. The leaves are green-gray with a slight dusty appearance that makes the leaves look silvery. The leaves of Eucalyptus Silver Drop--like those of other Eucalyptus varieties--contain highly fragranced oil that is used for aroma therapy and other medicinal uses.

• Height: 24 - 72 inches
• USDA Zones: 8 - 10
• Season: Perennial
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Drought Tolerant: Yes

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Citriodora Lemon Bush) - This aromatic Lemon Bush starts readily from Eucalyptus seed. When grown in a container, it only reaches 36 - 48 inches tall. Nothing else looks or smells like Eucalyptus, and now, no matter where you live, you can grow this lovely Australian native from seed in your own home! This Lemon Scented Gum is a dwarf variety, and it produces sword-shaped gray-green leaves, tiny white blooms, and a bit of red fall foliage change. For growing indoors, find a nice container and grow Lemon Bush from seed in a bright window. Lemon Bush can also be grown outdoors and is considered drough tolerant, but bring it in before the first frost to winter it indoors.

Eucalyptus Lemon Bush has good branching and plenty of that wonderful citrus-spice fragrance. It is actually an herb, and its 3-inch leaves are bold and dramatic indoors, and the white summer blooms add another interesting dimension to this versatile plant. Sow Eucalyptus seed indoors into a starter tray. Press the flower seed into the soil and cover lightly with sand. Keep the seeds moist by watering from underneath. Once the seedling is 4 - 5 inches tall, transplant it into container. Use a 1 - 2 gallon container with potting mix with the appropriate amount of granular 5-10-10 fertilizer with micronutrients.