Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Caribbean
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
gardens
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Malvaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Jacaranda
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Jacaranda Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Jacaranda are as follows:
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Jacaranda
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.