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JACARANDA
Commonly known as Fern tree
The Blue jacaranda, J. mimosifolia is a spectacular tree when in flower and has been introduced to almost all tropical and subtropical countries and are popular as street trees.
Genus of about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees from wet rainforests of tropical America.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - and semi- evergreen trees.
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - if growing in greenhouse use loam based compost Allow full light and plenty of air. -
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Additional Features - Good to know - elegant, fern-like leaves and foxglove-like flowers. Some flowers may form on container-grown plants at about 2m (6ft) tall. -
Pests & Diseases - red spider mite and whitefly in greenhouse. -
Place of origin - tropical America. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
Jacaranda - Growing Guide
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JACARANDA mimosifolia >
Commonly known as: , Fern tree.
Long, white-throated, glowing purple-blue flowers in pyramidical panicles followed by disc-shaped seed pods
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
