Description
Azura Eucalyptus Hedging Plants – Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’
Our Azura Eucalyptus Hedging Plants offer a stunning and unique solution for creating hedges with a touch of elegance. Featuring Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’, these plants provide a fast-growing, evergreen option that adds year-round interest to your garden. Sold individually, Azura Eucalyptus plants allow you to shape and grow your hedge over time, making them different from pre-shaped Hedging Elements (mature units ready for instant impact), Hedging Units (sold in one-meter lengths for quick privacy), and thin Hedging Screens (pre-trained for narrow spaces). With Azura Eucalyptus, you get a natural, evolving hedge with beautiful silver-blue foliage. Features of Azura Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ stands out for its striking silver-blue leaves that remain vibrant all year. As a hardy evergreen, it provides dense coverage and can quickly establish a substantial hedge. The leaves release a pleasant, refreshing fragrance, especially after rain, adding a sensory dimension to your garden. With a compact growth habit compared to other eucalyptus varieties, ‘Azura’ is easier to manage, making it ideal for hedges, screens, or windbreaks. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourages bushier growth. Benefits for Nature
Azura Eucalyptus not only adds beauty to your landscape but also benefits local wildlife. Its dense foliage offers shelter for birds, while the nectar from its flowers attracts pollinators such as bees. Additionally, the aromatic leaves can help deter pests, creating a more pleasant environment in the garden. As an evergreen, it provides year-round coverage and protection, making it suitable for both urban and rural settings. Landscaping and Design Appeal
Azura Eucalyptus fits well in a variety of landscaping styles, from modern gardens to more naturalistic designs. Its unique silver-blue foliage adds a striking visual contrast, making it an eye-catching feature for hedges, screens, or accent planting. You can use it to create stylish boundaries, windbreaks, or noise-reducing barriers, bringing both function and beauty to your garden. Thanks to its compact nature, it is suitable for smaller spaces, while its rapid growth ensures quick results. Preferred Conditions
Azura Eucalyptus thrives in well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils. It prefers full sun for optimal growth but can tolerate partial shade. This hardy variety withstands cold temperatures better than many other eucalyptus species, making it suitable for various climates. Pruning regularly helps control its size and promotes a denser, more attractive hedge. Fun Fact
The species Eucalyptus gunnii, also known as Cider Gum, is native to Tasmania and is one of the hardiest eucalyptus species. The ‘Azura’ cultivar was specially developed for its compact growth and cold tolerance, making it a popular choice in European gardens. Summary
Azura Eucalyptus Hedging Plants (Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’) offer a fast-growing, evergreen solution for creating striking hedges with silver-blue foliage. Ideal for various garden styles, these plants provide year-round interest and functional benefits such as privacy, wind protection, and wildlife support. Disclaimer
The appearance and growth rate of your Azura Eucalyptus Hedging Plants may vary depending on planting conditions and care. Regular pruning and maintenance are necessary to ensure the health and shape of the hedge. Delivery
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At Harrod Outdoors, we take pride in delivering top-quality plants with care and efficiency, directly to your doorstep. Our delivery options are tailored to suit the size and type of your plants, ensuring they arrive in perfect condition, ready to transform your outdoor space. With free specialist delivery available on qualifying orders across most of the UK, and clear delivery timelines of 10-15 working days (up to 30 for larger or custom orders), we make it simple and stress-free.
If you need help selecting the right plants or have specific delivery requirements, our friendly team is here to assist. You can trust us to handle your order with expertise every step of the way. View our Delivery Policy or Contact Us for more information.
FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions about Azura Eucalyptus Hedging Plants – Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’
How tall does Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ grow, and is it suitable for hedging?
Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ typically grows to a height of 4-6 metres, with a compact, bushy habit that makes it well-suited for hedging. Its smaller size compared to the standard Eucalyptus gunnii makes it ideal for creating low-maintenance, evergreen privacy screens or structural borders.
What makes Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ different from standard Eucalyptus gunnii?
The ‘Azura’ variety of Eucalyptus gunnii is prized for its compact growth habit and more intense silvery-blue foliage, which retains its vibrant colour throughout the year. It is also more cold-hardy and better suited to smaller gardens or spaces where a full-sized Eucalyptus gunnii might be too large.
What are the best growing conditions for Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’?
Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ thrives in well-drained soils and prefers a sunny, sheltered position to maximise its growth and foliage colour. It is adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils and tolerates frost and windy conditions, making it an excellent choice for UK gardens.
How much maintenance does Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ require?
This variety is low-maintenance but benefits from annual pruning in spring or early summer to encourage fresh growth and maintain its shape as a hedge. Regular watering during the establishment phase ensures healthy development, while mulching can help retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.
Does Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ support wildlife?
Yes, Eucalyptus gunnii ‘Azura’ supports wildlife by providing nesting sites for birds. Its flowers, while subtle, produce nectar that attracts bees and other pollinators, contributing to garden biodiversity.
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At Harrod Outdoors, we want to provide you with the highest-quality plants and excellent service. To ensure efficiency and keep costs manageable, we’ve implemented minimum order quantities for bare root hedging plants and the smallest size of pot-grown plants (15-30cm). This policy helps us handle the sourcing, lifting, and transportation of these products more effectively.
When shopping with us, here are the minimum order quantities for our products:
Product Type | Size | Minimum Order Quantity | Order Increment |
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Bare Root Plants | 15-30cm | 100 plants | Step up by 5 |
30-50cm | 50 plants | Step up by 5 |
50-70cm | 25 plants | Step up by 5 |
71cm+ | 10 plants | Step up by 1 |
Pot Grown Plants | 15-30cm | 50 plants | Step up by 5 |