Flaky juniper ‘Blue Carpet’ (Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’)

Flaky juniper ‘Blue Carpet’ (Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’) is a conifer that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.

This plant is commonly known as flaky juniper ‘Blue Carpet’.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: flaky juniper ‘Blue Carpet’
Scientific name: Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’
Plant type: Conifers, Shrubs
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Flaky juniper ‘Blue Carpet’ (Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’) – Wilhelm Zimmerling PAR, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Flaky juniper ‘Blue Carpet’ (Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’) – メルビル, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons