PROSTRATE JUNIPER

merrymeet all,
I would like to plant a prostrate juniper shrub in my garden but dont know what type of soil they prefer and wether i can plant it at the back of other plants.
Hope someone can help lol.


BB
willow.

 

Hi!
I use Jumiperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' quite a lot - it's oe of that type, with a blueish colouring. They do prefer acid soil, but they'll be ok in any soil. As for planting them behind others, I find it's best to plant it on a slope, at the front, so it tumbles over the edge (a bit artistic - it doesn't really tumble, of course :rolleyes: )

Anything growing to near any conifer won't do well, as the soil will be pretty dry. I find that incorporating it in a rockery-style area works well.

 

Hi!
Thankyou very much for the info. i have printed your advice off so i will be sure of what im doing (hopefully).

BB
Willow

 

You're welcome! I see I had a few typos - must really check my posts before posting :rolleyes:

The only one that really matters is that it should have read "juniperus" of course!