Eucalyptus macrocarpa is a very distinctive species having a mallee-type habit of growth and spectacular red flowers. The leaves are ovate-elliptical in shape, sessile, up to 12 cm long by 8 cm wide and silvery-grey in colour. The large flowers may be 100 mm in diameter and are usually bright red but pink-red forms are known.
Direct sowing 1/2 sand 1/2 peat
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Nectar eating birds |
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Average germination (%) | 50 |
Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
Flower colour | Red |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Foliage color | Grey, Silver |
Plant use | Cottage garden, Cut flower, Decorative, Dried flower, Erosion control, Low maintenance garden, Screen, Singular, Street Tree, Windbreak |
Seeds per gram | 333 |
Soil - Moisture | Dry, Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |