{"product_id":"col-7-5ltr-euc-fra-blux1","title":"1 Eucalyptus Gunnii France Blue Tree, Hardy Evergreen Outdoor Garden Plant, 7.5 Litre Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring year-round colour, structure, and fragrance to your outdoor space with the \u003cstrong\u003eEucalyptus gunnii 'France Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e. This striking hardy evergreen is celebrated for its beautifully rounded, blue-grey aromatic foliage and its vigorous yet manageable growth habit. Supplied as a well-established plant with a 7.5 litre root-ball, it is ready to plant straight into a border or a large container and will make an immediate impression in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the most sought-after eucalyptus varieties for UK gardens, 'France Blue' is appreciated by gardeners and designers alike for its intensely silvery-blue juvenile leaves, which deliver a cool, contemporary feel throughout the year. The foliage releases a fresh, clean eucalyptus scent when lightly brushed, making it a sensory as well as a visual asset in any planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy evergreen eucalyptus tree, suitable for year-round outdoor growing in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive rounded, blue-grey aromatic foliage retained throughout all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a well-rooted 7.5 litre root-ball for an immediate garden presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown as a tree or coppiced annually to maintain a compact, bushy shrub form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for borders, large containers, or as a standalone architectural specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and low maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerates a range of soil types provided drainage is adequate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eucalyptus gunnii 'France Blue'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e France Blue Cider Gum, Blue Gum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Tree or Shrub\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 m × 2–3 m (variable; can be maintained at a smaller size with regular coppicing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, vigorous evergreen tree; naturally bushy when coppiced each spring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Borders, Architectural Planting, Patio Containers, Contemporary Gardens, Coastal Gardens, Cut Foliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (small, creamy-white flowers produced on mature specimens)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Light Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and Pollinating Insects\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, blue-grey, aromatic leaves; juvenile foliage is notably rounder and more intensely blue-silver in colour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy across most of the UK — tolerates approximately -10°C to -15°C when well established (RHS Hardiness Rating H4)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates most soil types including clay where drainage is sufficient\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sheltered position in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the root system establish. Once settled, eucalyptus is relatively drought tolerant. To encourage a compact, bushy habit and to keep the prized juvenile foliage looking its best, coppice the plant back hard each spring to around 30–60 cm from the ground. If growing as a tree, minimal pruning is required — simply remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for one Eucalyptus gunnii 'France Blue' tree supplied in a 7.5 litre root-ball. 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