Plant ID card |
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Botanical name |
Jacaranda mimosifolia. |
Common name |
Jacaranda, flamboyant blue. |
Family |
Bignoniaceae. |
Origin |
South America. |
Dimensions |
The jacaranda can measure up to 10 m in width and 15 m in height. |
Foliage |
The very cut and airy foliage of the jacaranda is reminiscent of that of the fern or the mimosa. It is composed of large, bright green leaves that can measure up to 45 cm long and are made up of small hairy leaflets which give it a very delicate appearance. |
Bloom |
It is to its impressive lavender-colored blooms that the jacaranda owes its nickname “flamboyant blue”. And for good reason, its pretty bell-shaped flowers with five lobes are grouped in generous panicles which measure between 20 and 30 cm long. |
Exposure |
The jacaranda is a tree accustomed to tropical climates which loves a sunny and very bright location. |
Ground |
The jacaranda appreciates being planted in moist, loose and fresh soil while being well drained. |
Rusticity |
0°C. |
Thanks to its delicate foliage, its airy habit and above all its particularly abundant lavender blue flowering, the jacaranda is a tropical tree of impressive beauty.
It will give an enchanting look to any garden as long as you live in a region with a mild climate or take the trouble to shelter it to help it survive the winter.
Where to plant jacaranda?
Location:
As a tree that is both tropical and chilly, the jacaranda appreciates being planted in full sun and sheltered from cold winds.
If you place it in a veranda or winter garden, give it a very bright location.
Also, the jacaranda is an interesting tree to plant in isolation to give its magnificent flowering all the space it deserves.
Soil:
to provide optimal growing conditions for the flamboyant bleu, plant it in loose soil, rich in humus, fresh and well drained.
In fact, it does not tolerate stagnant water well.
Also, if you plant it in a pot, do not hesitate to place clay balls or pozzolan at the bottom of the pot, known for their draining properties.
In a pot or in the ground, the jacaranda appreciates being planted in full sun and sheltered from cold winds.
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How to take care of jacaranda?
Watering:
if it does not like stagnant water, the soil in which the jacaranda grows must remain very cool in summer.
If it grows in the ground, water it every week and mulch its base to prevent the water from evaporating.
In pots, increase the watering frequency to twice a week.
In winter, water it every two weeks if placed indoors or if there is no rain.
Pruning:
It is not necessary to prune the jacaranda.
Simply remove any dead branches as you notice their presence.
Diseases:
Jacaranda can be targeted by whiteflies and spider mites, especially if it grows indoors.
Observe the jacaranda regularly to act as quickly as possible in the event of an invasion.
To get rid of it, spray its foliage with soapy water.
When does jacaranda flower?
It is
between the months of April and May
that the jacaranda is adorned with its magnificent flowers until the end of summer.
However, if you have just planted your flamboyant bleu, you will need to be a little patient.
In fact, the jacaranda flowers only bloom when it is at least 2m high.
It is between the months of April and May that the jacaranda is adorned with its magnificent flowers.
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Also read: The flamboyant, the tree with scarlet foliage
Does jacaranda grow in France?
The jacaranda is a subtropical tree that can grow in France but only in regions with a
particularly mild climate
such as Corsica or the Mediterranean rim.
If it is not where you live, it is best to plant it in a pot to shelter it in a veranda for example when the temperatures start to drop.
Indeed, if it can occasionally tolerate temperatures approaching 0°, it is no longer comfortable as soon as the thermometer displays 5°.
Does jacaranda lose its leaves in winter?
Don't worry if your jacaranda loses its leaves as soon as autumn arrives!
In fact, the jacaranda foliage is
deciduous
and therefore falls in winter.