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JUNIPERUS squamata 'Blue Carpet'
Commonly known as Flaky juniper, Scaly-leaved Nepal juniper
Low growing spreading branches, blue grey foliage
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Evergreen - sharply-pointed, entirely juvenile leaves.
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Height - 40cm (16in) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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Conifer
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - prostrate. Flaky, rusty-brown bark.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade - light dappled shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - creates a fast-growing, steel-blue mat of dense, prickly foliage. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, scale insects, webber moth caterpillars, twig blight, honey fungus. -
Place of origin - northeastern Afghanistan, Himalayas, western and central China. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Blue -
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Leaf shape - Acicular - see photos above -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Spring
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Summer
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Winter
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - - including chalky or sandy soils.
Juniperus - Growing Guide
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40cm (16in)
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1m (39in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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