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Features
Family
Myrtaceae, the Myrtle family, includes clove, eucalyptus, bottlebrush, and allspice.
Native
Australia
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
White
Bloom Season
Flowers emerge in summer where the plants overwinter.
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Eucalyptus Silver Drop
Eucalyptus gunnii
Silver Drop
Planting Eucalyptus
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 – 3 seeds every 12" – 16"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press seed into surface
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | A group of 2 - 3 seeds every 12" - 16" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | Press seed into surface |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 – 3 seeds every 12" – 16" |
| Thinning | When seedlings have 2 – 3 sets of leaves, thin to 1 every 12" – 16" |
| Germination | 10 – 45 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 65–75°F. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Special Care | In areas where eucalyptus is perennial, prune plants hard every couple of years or annually to keep plants small and producing fresh, succulent stems. Leaf shape changes as plants are allowed to mature and eucalyptus can grow into a tree if left unpruned. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest in the morning, choosing mature branches indicated by tips that no longer droop. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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29 reviews
- Thais J.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars11/12/26Lovely Eucalyptus
I haven’t planted anything yet but I am sooo looking forward to planting the eucalyptus seeds. ☺️
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests11/12/26Hey Thais,
That's wonderful to hear that you're so excited about planting your Eucalyptus Silver Drop seeds! We love your enthusiasm and can't wait to hear how they grow for you.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us and our gardening community. We're so glad you chose us and we hope the eucalyptus brings you lots of joy!
Keep on growing 🌻
- Krista M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/9/26Got several sprouts
Ended up with a beautiful houseplant!
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests11/10/26Hey Krista,
That's wonderful to hear that your Eucalyptus Silver Drop seeds sprouted so well and grew into a beautiful houseplant! We love when our seeds perform so nicely right from the start.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us and our gardening community. We're so glad you're enjoying your new plant!
Keep on growing 🌻
- Cody O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/26/26Smells wonderful
Grew better than I expected
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests10/28/26Hey Cody,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so thrilled to hear that your Eucalyptus Silver Drop smells wonderful and grew even better than you expected. That's exactly what we love to hear! We hope you enjoy growing it again soon.
Keep on growing 🌻
- LIZBETH M.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars7/24/26Eucalyptus
Nothing terminated. I plan on trying again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/25/26Hey Lizbeth,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lorraine L.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars7/14/26eucalyptus
Around 4 seeds grew from
The package inspite
Following the package instruction
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/20/26Hey Lorraine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️