Eucalyptus Gunnii

Eucalyptus gunnii · aka cider gum, gunnii eucalyptus

Eucalyptus gunnii, the cider gum, carries small rounded blue-green leaves along feathery, flexible sprays. It is one of the most useful florist greeneries, adding airy volume and a fresh, resinous scent to bouquets, garlands and arrangements. The stems are inexpensive, long-lasting and dry well, making gunnii a year-round workhorse. Its soft, trailing habit suits everything from bridal bouquets to large installations.

At a glance

Family	Myrtaceae
Origin	Australia (Tasmania)
Peak season	October, November, December
Availability	January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Stem length	40–80 cm
Vase life	14–21 days
Colors	green, blue
Price tier	budget

Conditioning

Recut the woody stem on an angle and condition in clean water with flower food. Remove the lower leaves that would sit in the water. Gunnii is hardy and long-lasting; keep it cool and refresh the water to prevent the foliage from drying prematurely. It also air-dries well when hung upside down.

Care in the vase