- Botanical name: Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
- Common name: Juniper
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ is an outstanding dwarf juniper, perfect for growing in the rock garden or container. It forms a slightly rounded shape, with tightly packed, prickly, needle-like foliage. The foliage is almost metallic steely blue, and in late spring is highlighted dramatically by the bright powder-blue coloured new growth at the tips of the shoots.
The Royal Horticultural Society has given Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow Juniperus 'Blue Star'
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Plant size
45cm height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Juniperus 'Blue Star' and wildlife
Juniperus 'Blue Star' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Juniperus 'Blue Star' poisonous?
Juniperus 'Blue Star' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
