Highlights

Striking Silvery-Blue Foliage – Rounded, blue-grey evergreen leaves add year-round colour and texture.
Compact & Bushy Growth – Grows well in mixed borders or containers; perfect for small gardens.
Hardy & Resilient – Tolerates a wide range of soils and UK weather conditions.
Low Maintenance – Requires minimal pruning and thrives with little intervention.
Year-Round Interest – Evergreen habit ensures your garden stays vibrant in every season.
Supplied in 9cm Pots – Ready to plant on arrival for instant garden impact.

We're offering you a Dward Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura' for £9.99, saving you up to 50% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £19.99 (correct as of 30.04.2026).

Dwarf Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura' – Compact Evergreen Cider Gum

Bring a touch of the Australian outback to your garden with the Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura', a compact and hardy evergreen shrub known for its distinctive silvery-blue, rounded foliage. This variety is prized for its bushy growth habit and resilience, making it an excellent choice for UK gardens seeking year-round structure and colour.

Botanical Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Mature Size: Typically reaches 1.5–2m tall in UK gardens, forming a dense, rounded shrub.
Foliage: Evergreen, rounded juvenile leaves with a striking blue-grey hue that reflect light beautifully.
Growth Habit: Naturally compact and bushy; ideal for borders, patio containers, or as a focal point.
Hardiness: Hardy down to -20b0C (USDA zones 8–10), well-suited to most UK climates.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

Planting Location: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Suitable for mixed borders or large containers.
Soil Preference: Thrives in neutral to slightly acidic soils; tolerates clay, loam, or sandy types if drainage is good.
Irrigation: Water regularly during establishment; once settled, drought tolerant and low maintenance.
Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Can be coppiced for denser foliage.
Pests & Diseases: Generally pest-free and resistant to common diseases.

Design Ideas & Companion Planting

Add contrast by pairing with ornamental grasses, lavender, or silver-leaved perennials like Artemisia.
Makes a striking specimen in modern or Mediterranean-style gardens.
The silvery foliage complements purple, pink, or white-flowering plants beautifully.

FAQs

When is the best time to plant?
The best time to plant Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura' is in spring or early autumn when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
How fast does it grow?
This variety has a moderate growth rate, reaching up to 1.5–2m in several years under ideal conditions.
What type of soil does it prefer?
Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura' prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils but adapts well to most garden soils as long as drainage is adequate.