jacaranda shrub
The jacaranda shrub captivates gardeners with its fern-like foliage and show-stopping violet-blue blooms. Although most commonly found as the impressive [Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda)](/shop/product/trees/jacaranda-mimosifolia) tree, many New Zealand gardeners seek smaller forms or prune young specimens to fit compact garden spaces, giving a "shrub-like" look. Whether you're drawn in by its feathery greenery, delicate flowers, or unique architectural form, the jacaranda shrub makes a striking addition to any landscape. In this guide, you'll discover how to grow jacarandas as a shrub, the benefits of introducing them to your garden, and ideal companion plants that thrive in Kiwi conditions.
Euryops pectinatus Sunshine (Euryops)
Euryops pectinatus Sunshine is a vigorous, evergreen shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It produces showy, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers through summer and autumn. The flowers are set above the lush and fine, green foliage, which serves as a pleasant backdrop as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Euryops pectinatus Sunshine is commonly included in mixed and border plantings, added to cottage and coastal gardens, maintained in a container, mass planted on a bank, or planted in clusters for a dramatic display.
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Jacaranda mimosifolia (Blue Jacaranda)
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. The dark green foliage has a fern-like appearance, and in warm climates, it remains evergreen; otherwise, it is deciduous. It typically grows to 12 m tall and 8 m wide. Jacaranda mimosifolia is commonly used in avenue plantings to provide an unforgettable sight, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or included in a ‘tropical’ garden.
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