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Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
C7.5 Container – Approx. 50cm
Plant Highlights: Dense silvery-blue evergreen foliage • Naturally compact, dome-shaped habit • Excellent year-round structure • Ideal for rock gardens, containers and feature planting
Overview
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its dense, star-like needles in striking silvery-blue tones. Its naturally rounded, compact habit makes it an excellent choice for adding year-round colour and structure to gardens without requiring regular pruning.
This versatile conifer works beautifully as a specimen in gravel gardens, alpine planting schemes and mixed borders, while also thriving in large patio containers. Its cool blue foliage provides an attractive contrast with flowering perennials, ornamental grasses and golden-leaved shrubs, creating interest throughout every season.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' |
| Common Name | Blue Star Juniper |
| Plant Type | Evergreen conifer |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Compact, dense, dome-shaped |
| Foliage | Silvery-blue evergreen needles |
| Seasonal Interest | Year-round evergreen colour |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (below −20°C). |
| Mature Size | Height 40–50cm, Spread 50–100cm |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in a sunny, open position where the foliage can develop its best blue colouring. It performs well in exposed gardens provided the soil drains freely.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage good root establishment. Once established, it is relatively tolerant of dry conditions but benefits from occasional watering during extended dry periods.
Soil
Grow in well-drained soil. It is adaptable to a range of soil types but dislikes heavy, waterlogged ground, particularly during winter.
Maintenance
Very little maintenance is required. Remove any damaged or dead shoots in late winter or early spring if necessary. Its naturally compact shape usually requires no routine pruning.
Perfect For
- Rock gardens
- Gravel gardens
- Feature planting
- Patio containers
- Mixed borders
- Low-maintenance gardens
Why We Love It
- Distinctive silvery-blue foliage provides colour in every season.
- Compact growth is ideal for smaller gardens and containers.
- Naturally tidy habit requires minimal pruning.
- A reliable evergreen that adds lasting structure to planting schemes.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 7.5 litre container.
- Approximate supplied height: 50cm.
- Decorative pots and accessories shown, if any, are not included.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- conifer
- Position & light
- Full sun· Exposed
- Watering
- low
- Soil & drainage
- Acid neutral· Well drained
- Mature size
- 50cm high· 1.0m wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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