Eucalyptus populnea

Eucalyptus populnea grows into an evergreen tree with oval dark green leaves.
Also known as "Bimble Box"

Eucalyptus foliage is excellent and very beautiful to use in flower arrangements.
Suitable for both fresh and dried use.

Eucalyptus is light-loving, can be covered with a thin layer of Vermiculite.

Sow Eucalyptus indoors as early as January - March, or 10-12 weeks before planting out and the risk of frost is over. You can sow all year round, as long as you provide extra light.

Feel free to mix in perlite in the planting soil to provide more drainage.

Plant in a larger pot immediately as its roots need plenty of space and are a bit sensitive to repotting. Cover the sowing with plastic and air holes until the seeds germinate.

When they have started to germinate, remove the plastic and place them under grow lights at room temperature. Unlike other seed sowings, these like to be warm.

Eucalyptus thrives in acidic soil with a low pH value, so plant in Rhododendron soil.

Can be kept outdoors during the summer, but to make it overwinter it needs access to a bright and frost-free place.

When transplanting, eucalyptus has a rather sensitive root system, so handle your plants carefully.

Do not discard seeds that do not germinate immediately, the seeds can lie dormant until the conditions resemble their natural requirements for germination to occur. Sometimes pots that have been set aside to be thrown away can surprise you.

Please note that our seed bags are delivered in Swedish!


Quantity: 20 seeds

Light preference: Sun

Sowing depth: 0 cm / Light germination

Sowing time: 10-12 weeks before the last frost