Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet
Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet
Pot plant
Pot size plant Ø 9cm
Height at delivery incl. pot 15-20 cm
Evergreen
€5.75
Stock 100+
SKU
A09177
Juniper squamata Blue Carpet is a lovely silver-blue-green, dwarf growing juniper with a rounded habit, very hardy and slow growing. With its...
Juniper squamata Blue Carpet is a lovely silver-blue-green, dwarf growing juniper with a rounded habit, very hardy and slow growing.
With its arching habit and prickly foliage this coniferous shrubs works well as an attractive groundcover!
- 1 x Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet
Botanical name | Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet |
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Category | Juniperus |
Delivered as | Pot plant |
aa_size | Ø 9cm |
aa_height | 15-20cm |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | No |
Fragranr | No |
Cutflowers | No |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Hardiness | -20 celsius |
Groundcovering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 150cm |
Plant Depth | 15cm |
Preferred Soil | Peaty soil |
Fully grown in | 10 years |
Full grown height | 10cm - 20cm |
Poisonous | No |
USP | Evergreen |
How to take care of Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet
In general : Juniperus Squamata Blue Carpet dislike wet feet, therefore plant in well-drained soil which has been improved with some compost, you can improve soil drainage by mixing in some sand or grit to the planting holes. Juniperus Squamata Blue Carpet have strong preference for sandy, acidic soils. At the start of winter water the Juniperus Squamata Blue Carpet well so that they go into the winter with a moisture boost. As Juniperus Squamata Blue Carpet are evergreen trees, they keep on dehydrating all winter long. Avoid shading the base of the plant to prevent the lower part also turning brown - it does not stand shade. Do not apply fertilizer until your trees have been in the ground for at least 6 -8 weeks. It could burn the new roots. During Feb and March add some Natural Kieserite (Magnesium Sulphate) on top of the soil to improve the foliage colour, if you cannot obtain it, organic fertilizer will suffice. Juniperus Squamata Blue Carpet require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned to remove any dead and old wood.
For additional instructions see product packaging.
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