Baby Blue Eucalyptus Seeds – 5212

Open-Pollinated | Annual in Canada | Approx. 15 Seeds per Packet (1,500 seeds/gram)

Add a striking accent to your garden or floral arrangements with Baby Blue Eucalyptus—a stunning plant prized for its silvery blue foliage and refreshing minty, menthol-like fragrance. Perfect for growing in containers or directly in the garden, this variety offers both ornamental beauty and aromatic appeal. The foliage retains its scent and color even when dried, making it a favorite for fresh and dried flower arrangements.

Though a tender perennial (Zones 9–11), Baby Blue Eucalyptus is grown as an annual in Canada, typically reaching 60–90 cm (24–36 inches) in a single season. It can also be overwintered indoors as a decorative houseplant and brought back outside the following spring.

Key Features

• Silvery blue, fragrant foliage perfect for cutting and drying.
• Grows 60–90 cm (24–36") tall in one season.
• Tender perennial (Zones 9–11); grown as annual in Canada.
• Excellent for containers, garden borders, or floral use.
• Can be overwintered indoors in cooler climates.

How to Grow Baby Blue Eucalyptus

When to Start:

• Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost.

Sowing Instructions:

• Sow 3 mm (⅛ inch) deep in individual peat pots or cell trays.
• Use a soil-less mix and keep moist but not soggy.
• Germination: 10–14 days at 21°C (70°F).

After Germination:

• Grow under lights at a cooler temperature (~16°C / 60°F).
• Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors.
• Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Growing Tips:

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
• Ideal for container growing—easy to bring indoors in fall.
• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.
• Prune for shape or harvest foliage as needed.