All Eucalypts will flower. All those offered, except E. leucoxylon rosae (which has red flowers), have white to cream flowers. Unfortunately the species that have the very large attractive red flowers are not hardy in the UK. Species may be divided into those that have flowers in groups of three, or those with groups of seven or more.
E. pauciflora, niphophila, debeuzevillei and delegatensis have more significant and attractive flowers in rosette bunches of seven or more. They will usually flower after 5 years. E. gunnii and perriniana have flowers in groups of three and usually will flower after 4-5 years. E. archeri will make flower buds in the second year for flowering in the third year. The flower buds of E. coccifera are particularly attractive being very glaucous throughout the winter. E. stellulata has attractive star shaped flowers. Coppicing will obviously inhibit flowering. Flowering time for some species is unpredictable occurring any time during the growing season. Whereas others are predictable e.g. E. coccifera flowers in May, E. perriniana in August, E. urnigera in September. The flower buds are commonly made the season before flowering. It is not uncommon to see new flower buds, flowers and seed capsules on the same branch.
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