The jacaranda is a flowering tree native to Central and South America. In its native habitat, the entire tree is said to be covered in blue flowers in spring. In Japan, however, the leaves appear first, followed by the flowers. As jacarandas grow into tall trees and do not seem to flower until they have reached a considerable size, I planted a dwarf variety in my garden 3 years ago. It has now reached a height of just over two metres and has begun to flower. The flowers are a very beautiful blue-purple. In the garden, the ‘Azure Rush’ geranium is also in full bloom at the moment. Meanwhile, the blue-purple flowers of the catmint are looking as though they are coming to an end, but the flower bees are still visiting.
ジャカランダは中南米原産の花木です。現地では春に木全体が青い花で彩られるようです。しかし日本では葉が先に出て、そのあと花が咲きます。ジャカランダは高木になり、かなり大きくならないと花が咲かないようなので、3年前に矮性の品種を庭に植えました。２メートル余りの高さになって、花をつけ始めました。とても美しい青紫の花です。庭ではゲラニウムのアズールラッシュもいまたくさん花が咲いています。そして、キャットミントの青紫の花はそろそろ終わりそうですが、まだ花蜂が来ています。
