Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet')

Botanical name

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet'

Other names

Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet'

Genus

Juniperus Juniperus

Variety or Cultivar

'Blue Carpet' _ 'Blue Carpet' is an evergreen, coniferous shrub with a spreading, prostrate habit. Its prickly foliage is bright blue-grey.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Prostrate, Spreading

Toxicity

Foliage may cause skin irritation.

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Colour

Foliage

Grey, Bright-blue in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Caterpillars , Juniper scale

Specific diseases

Blight

General care

Pruning

Little or no pruning required.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

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.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Rock

Cultivation

Plant in any well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet')

Common pest name

Cedar-Quince rust; Quince rust; Rust of apple; Rust of juniper; Rust of quince

Scientific pest name

Gymnosporangium clavipes

Type

Fungus

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

EU regulated rust disease which helps mitigate against introduction. A review of EU regulations will help to ensure that all hosts are regulated.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet')

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Lamprodila festiva

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

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.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' (Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet')

Common pest name

Cypress twig; borer

Scientific pest name

Argyresthia cupressella

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Present (Widespread)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Has spread following introduction; little evidence of significant damage. Stakeholder groups may wish to monitor.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/