{"product_id":"eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige","title":"Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura' on stem — H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"eucalyptus-azura\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🪙 Glaucous blue-grey foliage • 🌿 Very graphic opposite round leaves • 🍃 Fragrance released when brushed • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C • 🌳 Grown on a standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'\u003c\/strong\u003e is immediately recognisable by its glaucous blue-grey foliage, made up of small round leaves arranged in pairs along slender stems. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003ehighlands of Tasmania\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e with distinctly blue foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts special feature is its hardiness: while most eucalyptus freeze from -5 °C, 'Azura' withstands temperatures down to -15 °C, making it the only eucalyptus genuinely suitable for growing on a terrace in a continental climate. The crown also remains compact, whereas the typical species grows to 10 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus requires full sun to develop the bluish tint of its foliage. In shade, the leaves turn green, the stems become elongated and the plant loses what makes it so decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, exposed balcony, entrance, pathway — sheltered from strong winds that can break the slender stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C — no protection is needed in most regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and rather poor — potting soil mixed with coarse sand, without excessive fertilisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeave the bamboo stake in place during the first year: eucalyptus grows quickly and its young wood remains flexible until the trunk thickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus uses a lot of water while growing, more than most terrace shrubs, but it does not tolerate standing water. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-drained growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e is essential in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — two to three times a week in summer for this pot size, once every ten days in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut back by one third in March to keep the crown compact and encourage young shoots, which are bluer than the older ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they spoil the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e very little — one application in spring is enough; excess nitrogen turns the foliage green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBranches cut during pruning keep perfectly well in a dried arrangement: hung upside down in a well-ventilated place, they retain their colour and fragrance for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-grey is a rare colour outdoors. It brightens a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e and pairs well with everything. The airy crown lets light through, unlike evergreen shrubs with dense foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a duo of Mediterranean greys,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eOlive tree\u003c\/a\u003e — two silvery foliage types, one with small round leaves and the other with narrow blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of volume,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003eBay laurel standard\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the laurel's dense, deep-green crown highlights the eucalyptus's bluish lightness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo structure a corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma\"\u003eGoldcrest Wilma cypress\u003c\/a\u003e with golden foliage — blue and gold create the clearest contrast between two evergreens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003enatural fibre or terracotta\u003c\/a\u003e warms up the blue-grey foliage, whereas a grey pot dulls it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA simple brush against the foliage releases its characteristic fragrance: placed along a passageway, eucalyptus is sensed before it is seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut it back by one third every spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e eucalyptus grows quickly and becomes bare at the base if left to grow unchecked. Pruning in March keeps the crown compact and encourages juvenile shoots that are noticeably bluer and rounder than the mature foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse almost no fertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e eucalyptus grows in poor soil in its native habitat. Excess nitrogen turns the foliage green and causes it to lose the glaucous colour that makes it worth buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelter it from wind rather than cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands -15 °C without issue, but its slender stems and light crown catch the wind like a sail. A sheltered corner is better than an exposed position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus gunnii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Azura'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cider gum, hardy eucalyptus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e highlands of Tasmania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown on a standard, airy crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 metres in a pot with annual pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during growth, never leave standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and poor, without excessive fertilisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, annual pruning recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small opposite round glaucous blue-grey leaves, fragrant when brushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, spring pruning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, essential oils concentrated in the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Contemporary \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density and intensity of the blue naturally vary according to growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278101586185,"sku":"51989","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige-h70-90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-3062880.jpg?v=1788644117","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-on-a-standard","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}