Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Bonsai Blue' - 9cm Plant

• Gorgeous purple flower clusters in late spring
• Dwarf variety ideal for a large pot
• Will survive temperatures down to -2°C (28°F)

Jacaranda mimosifolia ‘Bonsai Blue’ makes a fabulous container plant with its delicate ferny foliage and clusters of purple flowers in spring and summer. A native of tropical and sub-tropical climates, this beautiful dwarf deciduous tree is perfect for a large pot on a sunny patio and can even be planted outdoors in mild areas. It will survive temperatures down to -2°C (28°F), but in cold areas should be moved into a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory in winter.

How you will receive your plants:

Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.

Can’t plant straight away?

Place the pot in a sheltered spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Planting tips and hints:

Planting in the ground: In mild areas, plant in fertile, well-drained soil, in a sunny, sheltered position. Before planting, dig in a soil improver such as well-rotted farmyard manure to improve the soil.

Planting in containers: In cold areas, best planted in a container and moved to a frost-free position in winter. Plant in a container filled with a loam-based compost like John Innes no 3 mixed with grit or sharp sand to improve drainage.

Aftercare:

Water regularly during the growing season, especially container-grown plants. Feed container plants monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Water very sparingly in winter and protect plants from frost – they can survive a minimum temperature of -2°C (28°F) but do not like cold wet soil. If necessary, prune lightly in winter to remove any dead or damaged growth.

When to plant and what to expect at different times of the year

You can plant hardy shrubs, trees and perennials at any time of the year avoiding the two extremes of heat and cold. During the summer months when it is hot and dry the need for watering becomes crucial to aid successful establishment and in the winter when the soil is frozen the plants will not be in active growth either above or below ground and risk getting cold damage. The same is true on the stage or growth you can expect your plants to be delivered in and this will be directly related to the time of year and the season.

When ordering through the year, here’s a summary of what to expect when receiving your plants:

Spring Months: Plants supplied in spring will be starting to show signs of active growth above and below ground.

Summer Months: Plants supplied in the late summer will be more advanced in size and flower stage

Autumn Months: In the autumn plants will be changing colour, showing signs of leaf colour breakdown and be preparing to shut down for winter.

Winter Months: Plants ordered and supplied during the winter months will be dormant and therefore may not be showing growth above the soil level or consist of bare branches with no leaves or bare roots with no soil.

These are all perfectly normal and natural for these types of plants growing in the northern hemisphere. All will still have a very healthy root system that can be planted when the weather is favourable by keeping the new soil level equal to the pot level and therefore not covering the crown of the plant at all. Planting during the autumn and winter months will allow for early establishment in the season and a bigger and better display throughout the main growing season. For more information on our plant sizes click here.