Eucalyptus gunnii Blaue Liebe
Eucalyptus gunnii Blaue Liebe
Eucalyptus gunnii Blaue Liebe
Cider Gum
Very lovely little young plant that will do well, just like its companions. Thanks to the team.
Nath44, 09/03/2026
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Description
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Blau Liebe' is a selection of cider gum interesting for its magnificent silver-blue metallic foliage, moderate growth, and cold resistance. This allows it to be planted in many gardens, but also to adorn a large container on the terrace. If regularly pruned short, this eucalyptus will form a decorative large blue-grey silver bush throughout the year. It adds a beautiful touch of exoticism to the garden or terrace, and its fresh or dried leaves are sublime in floral arrangements. Easy to maintain, it adapts to all well-drained soils, not too chalky and not too dry. However, it requires full sun to give its best.
The 'Blau Liebe' eucalyptus, selected in Germany, is a small tree from the myrtle family. It descends from the Eucalyptus gunni, a giant tree native to the mountainous regions of Tasmania. With moderate growth, this very dense selection has a naturally bushy habit. At the age of 10, this small tree will reach about 1.80m (5 ft 11 in) in height and 1.50m (4 ft 11 in) in width if not pruned. Pruned every year in spring, it will be wider, extremely dense, but shorter. Like its ancestor, 'Blau Liebe' has evergreen foliage, pleasantly aromatic when crushed. Its foliage is a pronounced silver-blue-grey, carried by green branches when young. The juvenile foliage consists of rounded or heart-shaped leaves, while the adult leaves are elongated lance-shaped. The significant flowering takes place in June-July. It is made up of fragrant flowers in the form of tiny cream-white pompoms, visited by pollinating insects. The hardiness of this variety is estimated at -15°C (5 °F) for the crown, in open ground. If the branches freeze in winter, simply cut them back to the ground in early spring, and new growth will emerge from the stump.
Eucalyptus gunnii Blau Liebe works well in predominantly white or silver scenes. It brings an elegant and luminous touch to the garden when planted as a hedge with other shrubs, in groups, or as a solitary plant. For example, combine it with purple foliage (Sambucus Black Lace, Cotinus Royal Purple), or golden foliage (Catalpa bignonioides Aurea, Golden Honey Locust). On the balcony or terrace, its lightness and the brilliance of its foliage will bring a very modern touch. Easy to maintain and very hardy, it is also quite drought-tolerant. Finally, it is an elegant plant at all stages of its growth, both as a young plant and as an adult. Its frost resistance allows it to be cultivated in many regions.
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Eucalyptus
gunnii
Blaue Liebe
Myrtaceae
Cider Gum
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Eucalyptus gunnii Blau Liebe is best planted in early spring, in well-drained soil, not too chalky and in a sunny location, but sheltered from strong, cold winds. Water regularly to help your eucalyptus settle, beyond the first summers if it is very dry. Pruning is not necessary, but it is perfectly tolerated in spring, and useful if the branches have frozen. Watering and fertilization is optional once the bush is well established. In March, you can cut it down to the ground to form a beautiful, bushy plant. It grows well in pots, which must be large enough and filled with a light and rich substrate. Watering should be kept on top of.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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