Red Box Polyanthemos

SKU: FL2070
Commonly known as silver dollar gum, Red Box Polyanthemus is popularly used as a filler in fresh and dried arrangements. Read More

Exposure Full Sun

Matures in 120-150 days

Season All Season

Seed type OP ?

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Red Box Polyanthemos

Product Details

Commonly known as silver dollar gum, Red Box Polyanthemos is popularly used as a filler in fresh and dried arrangements. Native to Eastern Australia, aromatic leaves are green to blue-grey on both sides. Plant in large containers that can be moved indoors during the winter, or provide protection from frost if plants remain outdoors. Hardiness zones 9-11.

Quick Facts:

    • AKA silver dollar gum.
    • Used in fresh and dried arrangements.
    • Hardiness zones 9-11.

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All About Red Box Polyanthemos

Latin

Latin
Eucalyptus cinerea
Family: Myrtaceae

Difficulty

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone

Season & Zone

Exposure

Exposure: Full sun

Zone

Zone: Hardy to Zone 8

Timing

Timing
Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost date. That’s mid-winter for most gardeners. Germination should occur in 14-21 days.

Starting

Starting
Lightly cover the seeds and keep moist and warm until germination. Once the seeds sprout, remove from bottom heat and remove any humidity dome. It seems that Eucalyptus seedlings are prone to damping off, so provide bright light and air circulation around the plants. At 10-13cm (4-5″), transplant on to a container if keeping indoors. Or transplant outdoors once night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).

Growing

Growing
Plant in full sun in well drained, moderately rich soil. This Eucalypt can be grown in a container as an indoor houseplant and pruned to a compact size. Outdoors, take branches as needed for floral displays. They can also be dried or preserved with glycerin.

How to Grow Eucalyptus

Step 1

Timing

Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before the last frost date. That’s mid-winter for most gardeners. Germination should occur in 14-21 days.

Step 2

Starting

Lightly cover the seeds and keep moist and warm until germination. Once the seeds sprout, remove from bottom heat and remove any humidity dome. It seems that Eucalyptus seedlings are prone to damping off, so provide bright light and air circulation around the plants. At 10-13cm (4-5″), transplant on to a container if keeping indoors. Or transplant outdoors once night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).

Step 3

Growing

Plant in full sun in well drained, moderately rich soil. This Eucalypt can be grown in a container as an indoor houseplant and pruned to a compact size. Outdoors, take branches as needed for floral displays. They can also be dried or preserved with glycerin.

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