{"product_id":"eucalyptus-france-blue-7-5l-evergreen-shrub","title":"Eucalyptus France Blue 7.5L Potted Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Sculptural Statement of Silver-Blue Elegance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e Elegant silver-blue evergreens with aromatic foliage, Eucalyptus 'France Blue' brings graceful movement, bold structure, and a fresh garden fragrance to your borders, feature planting, and large containers. Prized for its stunning rounded juvenile leaves in a beautiful shade of silvery blue-grey, this fast-growing evergreen is a standout choice for adding a contemporary, architectural element to any outdoor space. The distinctive, coin-like foliage releases an uplifting, fresh aroma whenever it is brushed against or cut, making these plants highly valued for both their ornamental beauty and their versatility in home floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhen young, 'France Blue' forms an attractive, upright specimen with smooth, slender stems and neatly spaced foliage. While it can develop into a graceful tree reaching 4–10+ metres if left untrimmed, it is exceptionally responsive to regular pruning, allowing you to maintain a more compact, bushier growth habit to suit your specific garden size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSupplied as a large, well-established 26cm (7.5L) pot-grown plant, this is a strong, garden-ready specimen with a robust root system, primed and ready for immediate planting. Professionally grown in peat-free compost at our UK nursery in Yorkshire and delivered in plastic-free packaging, this Eucalyptus provides a sustainable, high-quality way to introduce year-round structure and sophisticated colour into your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Eucalyptus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Eucalyptus, Cider Gum (Gunnii)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 26cm \/ 7.5 Litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAvailable Varieties:\u003c\/b\u003e France Blue, Gunnii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 4–10+ metres (can be kept smaller with pruning)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e 2–4 metres (variety \u0026amp; pruning dependent)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright, Fast-Growing Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver-Blue to Blue-Grey, Aromatic, Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBark:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth, Decorative as Mature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/b\u003e Mature trees may produce small cream-white flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,13,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once settled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,14,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Prune annually in spring to maintain size \u0026amp; encourage fresh juvenile foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,15,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy in most UK regions (protect young plants in severe frost)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,16,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBest Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e Specimen Tree, Contemporary Gardens, Screening, Large Containers, Cut Foliage, Structural Planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eWe love 'France Blue' for the unique, ethereal quality it adds to a planting scheme. Its silvery hue acts as a perfect foil to deep green foliage or bright floral colours, and there is nothing quite like the soothing, fresh scent of eucalyptus leaves on a warm afternoon. It is an incredibly rewarding plant that transforms from a simple container feature into a striking, tall focal point over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rose Press Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57803593646464,"sku":"COL-7.5L-EUC-FRA-BLUX1","price":41.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/3986\/8070\/files\/3_046f3e92-8d46-4ca2-b60e-e933c20895ca.png?v=1782158789","url":"https:\/\/www.therosepressgarden.com\/products\/eucalyptus-france-blue-7-5l-evergreen-shrub","provider":"The Rose Press Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}