Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet

Common Name: Blue Carpet Juniper

Description:
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' is a stunning low-growing evergreen conifer known for its dense, spreading habit and striking silvery-blue foliage. This hardy and drought-tolerant ground cover is perfect for rockeries, slopes, borders, and cascading over retaining walls, providing year-round colour and texture. 'Blue Carpet' thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to maintain its vibrant blue hue, though it can tolerate part shade. Resistant to pests and diseases, it requires minimal maintenance and is an excellent choice for suppressing weeds while adding a soft, feathery look to the landscape. Well-suited to Melbourne's climate, this versatile juniper is a great addition to both formal and informal garden designs.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Width: 1.5–2.5 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Ground Cover
• Low Maintenance
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Suitable for Rockeries and Cascading Over Walls

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Thymus (Creeping Thyme)
• Sedum (Stonecrop)
• Buxus (Boxwood)
• Miscanthus (Maiden Grass)