Juniper 'Blue Carpet' 2L

Creeping juniper 'Blue Carpet' – decorative ground cover

Creeping juniper 'Blue Carpet' (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Carpet') is a low variety of conifer with a striking silvery-blue needle colour and a spreading habit. It is an ideal choice for planting on rockeries, slopes and in home gardens.

Characteristics of creeping juniper 'Blue Carpet'

Appearance and habit

• Height: Reaches about 30-50 cm in height.
• Width: Grows up to 2-2.5 meters wide.
• Habit: Forms dense, spreading carpets that are excellent as a ground cover.
• Needle colour: Intense silvery-blue all year round, most expressive in full sun.

Cultivation requirements of juniper 'Blue Carpet'

Position

• It grows best in sunny positions.
• It can tolerate light partial shade, but the color of the needles can be less intense.

Soil

• It prefers well-drained, sandy loam soils.
• Heavy and waterlogged soils should be avoided.

Immunity

• It is a fully frost-resistant plant, resistant to drought and air pollution.
• It is perfect for urban gardens.

Creeping juniper 'Blue Carpet' care

• Planting: It is best planted in spring or autumn, providing adequate space for it to spread.
• Watering: Regular during periods of drought, especially in the first year after planting.
• Fertilization: In spring, fertilizers for conifers support healthy growth.
• Pruning: It is not necessary, but it can be done to give the plant the desired shape.
• Propagation: Possible by stem cuttings in summer or by layering.

Application of Juniper 'Blue Carpet'

• Ground cover: Ideal for covering large areas, stabilizing the soil on slopes and slopes.
• Rockeries and retaining walls: It looks great on rockeries and walls.
• Plant compositions: Can be combined with other conifers and perennials.
• Urban plantings: Resistance to air pollution makes it perfect for public spaces.

Specification

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes