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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
Further Reading....
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DeciduousBroad leaves 25-45 cm (10-18in) long composed of many elliptic small, bright-green leaflets.
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BluePurple blue -
Height15m (49ft) -
Spread10m (33ft)
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TreeSpreading tree. Foxglove-like flowers carried on leafless branches or with young foliage
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperateCan be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Full sun
JACARANDA mimosifolia
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Additional FeaturesEndangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Vulnerable
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mite and whitefly in greenhouse.
Place of originBolivia, Argentina. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternNarrowly bell-shaped 3-5cm (1¼-2in) longPaniclesBroadly pyramidical panicles 20-30cm (8-12in) longTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf form
Bipinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Entire
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Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Jacaranda - Growing Guide
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- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
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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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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Only £7.50
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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.
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Only £7.50
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