Eucalyptus grandis (Flooded Gum Rose Gum) | 150 - 10,000 Seeds | £2.99 - £99.99

An Australian native, reaching 160 ft (50 m) in height, found mostly growing along the coastal forest areas of the Eastern side of the continent.  Trees within it's native range have been know to reach colossal heights of around 260 ft (80 m).  

This tall evergreen tree has a straight and cylindrical  trunk covered in smooth and powdery, white to grey-blue peeling bark.

The lanceolate leaves are a glossy dark green — with white flowers produced during summer.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil within partial or full shade, but full sun is also tolerated.

Half-hardy to -1°C (30°F) — but it has been known to survive down to -4°C (25°F) when the soil has been kept on the drier side during hard frosts.

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Genus: Eucalyptus

Species: grandis

Synonym: Eucalyptus saligna var. pallidivalvis

English name: Rose Gum / Flooded Gum

Plant type: Subtropical evergreen tree

Eventual height: 160 ft (50 m) within temperate Europe.  Trees within it's native range have been know to reach 260 ft (80 m)

Season of Interest: All year

Hardiness: Half-hardy to -1°C (30°F) — but it has been known to survive down to -4°C (25°F) when the soil has been kept on the drier side during hard frosts

Sun Exposure: Prefers partial shade, but will tolerate full sun

Soil: Moist but well-drained

Propagation methods: Seeds and cuttings

Eucalyptus grandis 🌱 Place in a zip-lock bag with lightly-moist propagation compost or vermiculite, then refrigerate for 30 days, opening & shaking the bag daily for aeration. Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm). Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 21°C (70°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Fine-mist spray with clean water daily. Approx. germination time: 2 months.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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