Eucalyptus 'Silver Plate'
Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Silver Plate is perhaps my favorite eucalyptus for movement in floral designs. Foliage seems to shimmer and stems are long and easy to strip and process. Eucalyptus brings elegance, texture, and that signature fresh fragrance to any arrangement. Surprisingly easy to grow as an annual (even in northern climates) when started indoors 10–12 weeks before planting out. A favorite for using fresh, dried, or preserved, and a total garden workhorse. Incredibly vase life.
Packet contains approximately 50 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Tender perennial
Days to maturity: 120–150 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 12–24 inches
Plant height: 36–60 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: Cover lightly
Germination: 7–10 days at 75–80°F or 14–21 days at 65–75°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 10–12 weeks before transplanting out after all danger of frost. Cover seeds light and bottom water or mist to avoid displacing seeds.
Harvest
Harvest when leaves start to feel leathery and stems are woody. Fresh cut stems can be hung to dry or preserved in a glycerin and water solution.
Expected vase life: Fresh, 14+ days; Dried, indefinitely.
Photo Credit: Johnny's & Petal Back Farm
