Eucalyptus Red Box Polyanthemos - West Coast Seeds

Eucalyptus cinerea

• AKA silver dollar gum.
• Used in fresh and dried arrangements.
• Hardiness zones 9-11.
• Full Sun.
• Matures in 120-150 days.

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 

Approx. 25 seeds

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

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).