Eucalyptus — Wedding Florist's Complete Guide
Eucalyptus is the single most-used greenery in modern wedding work. Silver Dollar has round silver-blue leaves perfect for cascading out of centerpieces; Seeded has longer stems with tiny seed clusters that add texture. Almost every recipe in a wedding florist's library includes one or both. This page covers the essentials.
Botanical name: Eucalyptus polyanthemos (Silver Dollar), Eucalyptus populus (Seeded)
Season
Year-round
Vase life
7–14 days
Stem length
40–80cm
Wholesale
$1.00–$1.50/stem (Silver Dollar), $1.50–$2.00/stem (Seeded)
Available color varieties
Stem count guide
How many eucalyptus (silver dollar and seeded) stems you'll need for common wedding arrangements.
| Arrangement | Eucalyptus (Silver Dollar and Seeded) stems |
|---|---|
| Bridal bouquet | 6 |
| Bridesmaid bouquet | 4 |
| Centerpiece | 8 |
Best used for
- Centerpiece greenery base
- Bouquet cascading elements
- Garland and arch work
- Nearly every arrangement
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Design tips for eucalyptus (silver dollar and seeded)
Use both Silver Dollar and Seeded for textural contrast — they look different enough to feel like two greenery varieties.
Strip lower leaves before assembly — exposed eucalyptus stems look messy in clear vases.
Long stems (60cm+) are worth the extra cost — they let you cascade generously over vessel edges.
Pairs well with
Complementary stems to combine with eucalyptus (silver dollar and seeded) in wedding arrangements.
Common mistakes to avoid
Relying on eucalyptus alone for greenery — always mix with at least one other green variety.
Not stripping enough foliage from lower stems — clogs the vessel visually.
Ordering short stems for cascading designs — they don't reach over the edge.
See it in action
All-Greenery Wedding Bouquet Recipe
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