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Eucalyptus 'Silver Dollar'
Eucalyptus cinerea
Silver-blue round foliage — the foliage every modern bouquet wants.
Full sun
Moderate
Well-drained
Easy
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Half-hardy
10 L
25 cm
Flower
Lavender
Eucalyptus volatile oils deter spider mites and scale insects that also threaten lavender, providing shared pest protection.
Shrub
Rose
Eucalyptus repels aphids and spider mites harmful to roses; their aromatic oils create pest-deterrent microclimate benefiting both.
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Dusty Miller
Both silvery-leaved plants share drought tolerance and silvery foliage that reflects heat, reducing pest pressure in hot gardens.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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