Eucalyptus gunnii 'France Bleu' (Rengun) - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Cider gum 'France Bleu'® (Eucalyptus gunnii) is a compact small shrub that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from October to December. The Cider gum 'France Bleu'® also has roundish, blue-grey leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1 m and grows to around 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Cider gum 'France Bleu'®s are blue-grey, roundish.

Spread
Australia.

Frost hardiness
The Cider gum 'France Bleu'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cider gum 'France Bleu'® is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from March to April.

Care
- Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The white flowers appear from October to December. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, bonsai