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blue jacaranda

The blue jacaranda is celebrated for its stunning, long-lasting display of lavender-blue flowers that transform landscapes throughout New Zealand in late spring and early summer. Also known as Jacaranda mimosifolia, this graceful, deciduous tree brings a vibrant splash of colour to urban streets, parks, and home gardens alike. The blue jacaranda is renowned for its fern-like foliage, which adds a soft, lacy texture during the growing season, and its spectacular carpet of fallen petals beneath its canopy. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, adding a blue jacaranda to your planting scheme offers years of beauty, shade, and seasonal interest.

Large Jacaranda mimosifolia tree with blue flowers.

Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda)

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Jacaranda mimosifolia, commonly known as the Blue Jacaranda tree, is a tropical-looking tree that is widely planted because of its beautiful and long-lasting blue flowers. Loose clusters of the deep blue-mauve flowers are borne across the tree through spring and summer.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 12.00 m
Spread: 8.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Japanese, Tropical
Isotoma fluviatilis plants grow as a ground cover, featuring lush, green foliage and attractive, blue flowers.

Isotoma fluviatilis

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Isotoma fluviatilis features small, dark green leaves that give the appearance of a lush, green carpet. The foliage is adorned with masses of small, blue, star-shaped flowers from spring through autumn. It typically grows to just 10 cm tall and will spread to 40 cm.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda)

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What Makes the Blue Jacaranda Special?

The blue jacaranda stands out for its breathtaking floral display and elegant canopy shape. As it matures, its arching branches provide dappled shade—ideal for garden seating or to shelter shade-loving understory plants. Flowering typically begins in October and can last into January, creating a visual feast and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its tolerance for a variety of soils—so long as they're well-drained—and resistance to moderate drought also make it a smart choice for Kiwi gardeners wanting an impressive, low-maintenance feature tree. For more detailed growing information or to source your own specimen, visit Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda).

Landscaping With Blue Jacaranda

Blue jacaranda trees make superb focal points in lawns or can be planted as memorable street or avenue trees. Their spreading root systems benefit from being given ample space, ideally away from paved areas. Pair the blue jacaranda with other blue-toned or contrasting plants for a coordinated garden theme. For example, underplant with Agapanthus orientalis Blue (Blue Agapanthus) or the compact Agapanthus Charlotte (Charlotte Agapanthus) for a continuous, layered bloom effect. Smaller perennials like Scabiosa Ritz Blue (Blue Scabiosa) add extra pops of colour around the base without competing for space. Ornamental grasses such as Festuca Shades of Blue (Festuca Blue) offer silvery-blue foliage that brings year-round structure and consistency to your design.

Growing Tips for Blue Jacaranda in New Zealand

Plant your blue jacaranda in a sheltered spot that receives full sun—this is essential for encouraging prolific flowering and strong growth. While young trees benefit from regular watering, mature blue jacarandas are remarkably tolerant of dry spells once established. Protect from harsh frosts when young, as their tender foliage is sensitive to cold, but with time, they handle most New Zealand conditions well. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain your preferred shape and to remove any wayward branches.

Celebrate Colour With the Blue Jacaranda

Few trees rival the blue jacaranda for sheer spectacle and shade, and it rightly holds a special place in New Zealand landscapes. Whether as a stately specimen tree or a brilliant part of a blue-hued planting palette, the blue jacaranda offers elegance, resilience, and an ever-changing show of flowers and form. Explore our range and find your next favourite tree: Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda). Pair with companion plants like Agapanthus orientalis Blue (Blue Agapanthus), Scabiosa Ritz Blue (Blue Scabiosa), and grasses such as Festuca Shades of Blue (Festuca Blue) to create an oasis of cool, calming blue in your outdoor space.

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