Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet'
Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet'
Juniperus Juniperus
'Blue Carpet' _ 'Blue Carpet' is an evergreen, coniferous shrub with a spreading, prostrate habit. Its prickly foliage is bright blue-grey.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' is: Evergreen
Prostrate, Spreading
Foliage may cause skin irritation.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Grey, Bright-blue in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Juniper scale Aphids , Caterpillars , Juniper scale
Blight Blight
Little or no pruning required.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Rock
Plant in any well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet'
Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet'
Juniperus Juniperus
'Blue Carpet' _ 'Blue Carpet' is an evergreen, coniferous shrub with a spreading, prostrate habit. Its prickly foliage is bright blue-grey.
Evergreen
Prostrate, Spreading
Foliage may cause skin irritation.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Grey, Bright-blue in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Juniper scale
Little or no pruning required.
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Rock
Plant in any well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet')
Cedar-Quince rust; Quince rust; Rust of apple; Rust of juniper; Rust of quince
Gymnosporangium clavipes
Fungus
Absent
2
4
EU regulated rust disease which helps mitigate against introduction. A review of EU regulations will help to ensure that all hosts are regulated.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet')
Lamprodila festiva
Insect
Absent
5
3
Beetle that is native to Europe; whose larvae damage certain ornamental conifer species. Absent in the UK; so industry should source plants carefully and monitor for its presence.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet')
Cypress twig; borer
Argyresthia cupressella
Insect
Present (Widespread)
3
3
Has spread following introduction; little evidence of significant damage. Stakeholder groups may wish to monitor.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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