Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
Decorative blue cones adorn Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' from August. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * decorative cones

Growth habit
Flaky juniper 'Blue Carpet' is creeping in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to April, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to April.

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

fruit
The blue cones of Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Grave, heather garden, rock garden, roof garden, ground cover, bird food plant

Root
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' is a shallow-rooting plant.