Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus trees grow really well in this country and will survive all that our weather can throw at them. They make a great focal point and the silvery leaves look and even smell good all year round.

The delicate silver leaves of these eucalyptus trees make a pretty feature all year round. This weeks trees are growing on nicely now and are looking full and bushy and already over 1m tall

100+cm tall in a 5L pot Sorry we do not have this plant in stock at the moment, but please call on 0845 226 8026, or use the contact us link at the bottom of the page.

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Looking after your Amaryllis

These instructions are sent with the plant gift

Amaryllis are tropical bulb plants similar to tulips but not frost hardy. From bud they will develop very quickly into large trumpet shaped flowers.

Once your plant is flowering it does not need a large amount of light and will be quite happy at normal indoor winter temperatures. The cooler the room the longer the blooms will last. Place your Amaryllis as a focal point in a room on an office desk or kitchen table. Make sure it is a heavy pot or well weighted down as sometimes they can become top heavy during flowering

Large bulbs may have more than one stem from each bulb typically producing four blooms within 2-3 days of each other. As the first blooms start to wither, cut them back, removing the green lump at the join to the stem and the thin stem connecting the bloom to the main stem

When all the blooms are spent from the main stem, cut the stem back to 2 inches from the bulb. With a bit of work your bulb can be cared for ready for a repeat show next year. In the spring and early summer encourage leaf growth with light and water, you might even give them a holiday outside. In late summer move the bulb to a dark room and allow the leaves to die back and the bulb to dry out. Then in October or November keep dark and warm and start watering again, once they begin to shoot again bring them into a warm light spot ready for a christmas display of blooms.

WARNING: Amaryllis pollen can stain fabrics, please protect upholstery from any contact with the pollen.

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Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus Gunni

Also known as the cider gum tree

White flowers in late summer

This variety is native to Tasmania and does surprisingly well in the UK. Eucalyptus Gunnii is hardy down to -14C and for that reason is one of the most popular Eucalyptus trees for UK gardens. The immature round leaves eventually give way to the longer oval foliage as the tree matures

Eucalyptus wood, oil and sap have been harvested by the australian aboriginals throughout their history.

Oil from Eucalyptus trees is used in aromatherapy, as a mosquito repellant and in a number of herbal remedies for treating everything from the common cold to rheumtism. The young foliage is particlarly prized by florists as the evergreen stems keep their colour well over time.

Further information available at http://www.gardensablaze.com/HerbEucalyptusMed.htm