Written by: Tiffany Thomas
There are so many varieties of eucalyptus out there, picking the right one for your wedding can be a little tricky. The types of eucalyptus most commonly used for weddings are silver dollar eucalyptus, seeded eucalyptus, gunni eucalyptus, baby eucalyptus, and parvifolia eucalyptus because they're versatile plants that can be used in many ways for weddings. Silver dollar and seeded are the most popular types of eucalyptus to use for weddings because they're available most of the year, have a unique shape, and smell wonderful. They're easy to work with as well which makes them perfect for DIY wedding flowers!
Eucalyptus is so versatile and works well in both rustic weddings and more formal weddings as well. Gunni eucalyptus looks wonderful in an elegant setting and seeded eucalyptus lends a highly desirable texture to any design. Picking out greenery for your wedding also comes down to the vibe you’re trying to achieve.
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus and Gumdrop Eucalyptus
Silver dollar and gumdrop eucalyptus are popular types of eucalyptus foliage for weddings due to their size, thickness, and unique shape. The leaves are a bright green color with silver edges that reflect light beautifully in photographs. Silver dollar leaves are ever so slightly larger than gumdrop, but are essentially the same and interchangeable in arrangements.
Silver dollar eucalyptus and gumdrop eucalyptus have an amazing fragrance that's both sweet and earthy at the same time! This eucalyptus can be used as an accent in bouquets and works beautifully as a base greenery in centerpieces and arch arrangements. This beautiful live greenery adds a lovely, sage-colored layer to your designs!
Silver dollar eucalyptus is a very versatile plant for weddings due to its size and the multiple branching stems from its main stem. It can be used in so many ways. Eucalyptus can be woven into a living wedding arch, draped over the aisle, anchored to ceremony chairs as decoration or included in arrangements on tables with other flowers. These varieties can be slightly difficult to work with, but only because the large size of the leaves can easily overtake an arrangement. With this kind of eucalyptus, a little goes a long way!
Baby Eucalyptus Greenery
Baby eucalyptus is a lighter green and has leaves that are smaller than silver dollar or gumdrop but offers longer branches. The stems on baby eucalyptus are long and thin, so it's important to use this variety mindfully in your wedding designs. This type of eucalyptus is great for adorning low centerpieces!
It's best to use baby eucalyptus in bouquets by breaking apart the stems. Because the main stem has smaller stems that branch off, start by plucking off the lower stems and set them aside. You can add these smaller, lower branches into boutonnieres or corsages. Then use the longer pieces for arch arrangements and medium pieces for bouquets or centerpieces.
Baby eucalyptus dries the best of all the eucalyptus types. Hang it upside down for a few weeks and have a keepsake from your wedding bouquet! Baby eucalyptus is also available in several dyed colors like dried burgundy baby eucalyptus and burnt orange baby eucalyptus, adding gorgeous color and texture to fall and winter vibes!
Seeded Eucalyptus Greenery
Seeded eucalyptus has a very textural look with lots of smaller leaves and small, green seeds. The leaves are evergreen, meaning they'll maintain their beautiful green color throughout the year!
This variety is an excellent choice for weddings due to its unique shape and hardiness. Seeded eucalyptus is also easier to work with than most types of eucalyptus because the leaves aren't as large or heavy. The leaves can drape similarly to silver dollar or gumdrop. Break the stems apart to stretch your product and make any draping stems easier to work with.
Seeded eucalyptus works beautifully in just about every type of design from bouquets to aisle chairs, bouts and corsages to ceremony urns. Seeded eucalyptus is a favorite with DIY brides and couples. You can create unique arrangements that are easy to replicate and won't wilt quickly.
Gunni Eucalyptus and Parvifolia Eucalyptus
Gunni and parvifolia eucalyptus foliage are the perfect way to add a botanical element to your wedding without worrying about them wilting easily. These types of eucalyptus are very popular due to their versatility and are great for DIY brides who want that lovely eucalyptus texture and fragrance in their weddings.
Gunni eucalyptus is popular because it can be used year-round. It's evergreen, so you don't have to worry about the greenery losing its moisture and wilting quickly after your ceremony. Parvifolia is super similar in appearance and is a great choice during those brief moments when gunni is not available from the farms.
Of the types above, it really depends on which texture and style you love the most. All eucalyptus varieties are hardy and will do well in your designs. These types of eucalyptus foliage can be used in many ways during your outdoor wedding ceremony or reception. For example you could create beautiful living archways by weaving the branches together, hang bunches of leaves around your outdoor venue along natural paths like wooden walkways, use them as aisle markers or on the backs of chairs, or in centerpieces throughout the reception. Eucalyptus is also a popular choice for DIY table garland.
When choosing the perfect eucalyptus for your wedding, there is really no wrong choice. Our eucalyptus is hardy, holds up well in a variety of designs, and will lend such a gorgeous layer to your designs! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! As always, we're here to help answer all of your burning wedding flower questions!
About the Author
Tiffany Thomas is the true crime loving logistic + artistic powerhouse behind Flower Moxie. When she's not ogling photos of protea, she can be found running her incredible online jewelry store, Stella Grey Studio.
