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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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Total 5 star reviews: 11 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 7
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24 reviews
- Katrina C.NV, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/2/26Planted 5 and 4 came up
I planted 5 seeds and 4 of them sprouted. They grew slow and I did have 2 die due to sunburn. That was my fault. They are so cute and even as small as they are, I can smell them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? PatioBIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Katrina,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Eucalyptus Silver Drop seeds! An 80% germination rate is really fantastic - you should be proud of that success!
I love that you can already smell that beautiful eucalyptus fragrance even while they're still small - that's one of the most delightful parts of growing these aromatic plants! And don't worry about those sunburn casualties - we've all been there with learning the perfect balance of light and protection for our seedlings.
It sounds like you're well on your way to having some gorgeous, fragrant eucalyptus plants. Thank you for that wonderful 5-star rating and for sharing your growing journey with us!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Chelsea T.MN, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/29/26Poor germination
Out of the entire pack, only had three seeds germinate.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? ContainerBIBotanical Interests5/3/26Hey Chelsea,
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 🌻️
- Martin L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/14/26Great project
Great seeds waiting for then to pop up
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/15/26Hey Martin,
We're so excited you're loving your Eucalyptus Silver Drop project! Those seeds are going to give you such beautiful silvery-blue foliage once they get going. Eucalyptus can take a little patience in the beginning, but once they pop up, you'll be amazed at how gorgeous and fragrant they become. The Silver Drop variety is especially stunning with those unique rounded leaves! You're going to have such a wonderful addition to your garden. Keep on growing 🌻️
- JessVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars2/21/26None germinated
None of mine germinated - such a bummer
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/25/26Hey Jess,
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 🌻️
- Olivia L.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/8/26Gorgeous and productive
I bought this back in 2024 and it did incredible for me. It did take quite a few months to reach maturity to really harvest. I hoped it would come back in 2025 but it did not. I will definitely start from seed again this year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/8/26Hey Olivia,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Eucalyptus Silver Drop! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that it did incredible for you and that you found it gorgeous and productive! You're absolutely right that eucalyptus can take a bit of patience to reach maturity, but it sounds like the wait was totally worth it for those beautiful harvests. We're so glad you're planning to start from seed again this year - that's the spirit! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️