Conifer, Shrub

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’

Flaky Juniper 'Blue Carpet'
Award Winner Low Maintenance Fragrant Scent Hardiness H7

Steel-blue foliage spreads in a broad low mound on Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’, providing year-round colour and effective evergreen ground cover. This hardy conifer suits banks, rockeries and gravel gardens, growing best in sun or light shade with freely draining soil.
SKU: JUNI-56-Y
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Size
Max Height
0.1 m — 0.5 m
Max Spread
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Growth Habit
Spreads horizontally along ground, forming dense flat ground cover.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
North South East West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Uses
  • Architectural
  • Groundcover
Merits
  • Drought Resistant
  • Fragrant
  • No pruning required
  • Low Maintenance
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’ Description

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’ is a spreading evergreen juniper with dense branches covered in short, prickly steel-blue to blue-grey foliage. It develops into a broad, low mound, generally reaching around 30 to 50cm high and spreading 1.5 metres or more with age. Its strong colour and low habit make it useful for covering banks, softening walls and filling large rock or gravel gardens. Grow in full sun or partial shade in almost any well-drained soil, including poor and chalky ground. It is exceptionally hardy and becomes drought tolerant once established. Avoid heavy soil that remains saturated in winter. Routine pruning is not required, although young leafy shoots can be shortened where the plant begins to exceed its allotted space.

Planting Guide for Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’

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Care guide for Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’

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Uses for Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’ & Garden Styles it suits

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