Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Carpet' – A Spreading Ground Cover with Cool, Blue Foliage
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Carpet' is a low-growing, spreading evergreen conifer prized for its vibrant, blue-grey foliage and its ability to provide excellent ground cover. With its dense, mat-forming habit, it’s perfect for filling in spaces, preventing soil erosion, or creating a lush, colorful backdrop in garden beds. Its compact nature and rich blue tones make it an eye-catching addition to both formal and informal landscapes.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring to Summer:
- Vibrant, silvery-blue foliage appears, covering the ground in a soft, carpet-like mat.
- As the growing season progresses, the plant maintains its rich color, providing a cool contrast to other plants in the garden.
Autumn:
- The foliage takes on slightly deeper shades of blue-green as cooler weather sets in, while still providing color and texture to the landscape.
Winter:
- The evergreen nature of 'Blue Carpet' ensures that it retains its rich, blue-grey foliage throughout winter, offering year-round interest and a solid ground cover, even in cold months.
Structure & Form
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Height & Spread: Grows to a height of only 15–20 cm, but can spread up to 1.5 meters, forming a dense, low-maintenance mat.
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Form: Spreading, prostrate growth habit makes it perfect as a ground cover or low border.
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Growth Habit: The plant gradually expands horizontally, creating a solid, lush carpet of color with minimal upkeep.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Ground Cover: Ideal for filling in bare spots or covering large areas, creating a natural, textured landscape.
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Erosion Control: Its dense root system makes it perfect for controlling soil erosion on slopes or other difficult-to-maintain areas.
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Rock Gardens & Borders: Provides beautiful ground coverage and contrasts well with rocks, creating a cohesive look.
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Containers: Great for hanging baskets or as an attractive filler in pots, providing a cascading effect over the sides.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; more sun will enhance the plant’s vibrant color.
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Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, but is adaptable to various soil types.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy, making it suitable for a wide range of climates, including cold winters.
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Maintenance: Very low maintenance; requires occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged growth. Water during prolonged dry spells.
Why Choose Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Carpet'?
With its striking blue-grey foliage, spreading growth habit, and minimal care requirements, Juniperus 'Blue Carpet' is the perfect plant for gardeners looking to add year-round color and texture to their landscape. Its low-growing nature makes it versatile for various garden styles, and it excels as a ground cover or filler.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Evergreens: Pair with other low-growing evergreens like Juniperus 'Blue Star' or low conifers for a cohesive, evergreen landscape.
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Perennials: Complement with hardy perennials like Heuchera, Sedum, or Echinacea for added color and texture.
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Grasses: Mix with ornamental grasses like Festuca or Carex for a contrasting look in both form and texture.
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Flowering Shrubs: Plant alongside compact flowering shrubs like Spirea or Lavender to provide a fragrant, colorful combination.
Juniperus 'Blue Carpet' is an excellent choice for filling in spaces, creating vibrant ground cover, or enhancing garden beds with its cool, blue tones. Its low-maintenance care, versatility, and ability to thrive in various conditions make it a valuable addition to any landscape.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
