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Pinus 'Mugo Mops' Plant - 3Ltr Pot

£2699
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Pinus mugo ‘Mops’ Dwarf Mountain Pine Plant – 3Ltr Pot

Add year-round greenery and elegant structure to your garden with Pinus mugo ‘Mops’, a compact dwarf mountain pine prized for its naturally rounded shape and dense, dark green needles. This slow-growing evergreen conifer is ideal for rockeries, borders, patio containers and smaller gardens, offering reliable colour and interest throughout the seasons with minimal maintenance.

Key Features

  • Compact, Rounded Growth: Forms a dense, dome-shaped mound that naturally maintains an attractive, tidy appearance.

  • Rich Evergreen Foliage: Short, dark green needles provide year-round colour, texture and structure.

  • Ideal for Small Gardens: Perfect for rockeries, alpine gardens, mixed borders and patio containers.

  • Slow-Growing and Low Maintenance: Its naturally compact habit reduces the need for regular pruning.

  • Hardy and Resilient: A dependable garden conifer that tolerates a range of conditions once established.

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit: A recognised garden plant selection valued for its ornamental qualities and reliable performance.

Product Description

Pinus mugo ‘Mops’, commonly known as Dwarf Mountain Pine ‘Mops’, is an attractive evergreen conifer that brings lasting structure to gardens of all sizes. Its dense branches and closely set, dark green needles create a distinctive rounded silhouette that looks appealing throughout the year.

Unlike larger pine varieties, ‘Mops’ has a naturally compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an evergreen feature without allowing it to dominate the space. Its slow, steady growth makes it particularly suitable for smaller planting areas, gravel gardens, rockeries and decorative containers.

This versatile dwarf pine works beautifully as a standalone specimen or planted alongside other dwarf conifers, ornamental grasses and alpine plants. Its rich green foliage also provides an attractive contrast to plants with golden, silver or blue-toned leaves.

For the best results, plant in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Once established, this hardy conifer is generally easy to care for and can tolerate periods of dry weather, making it a dependable addition to a low-maintenance garden.

Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Pinus mugo ‘Mops’

  • Common Name: Dwarf Mountain Pine ‘Mops’

  • Plant Type: Dwarf evergreen conifer

  • Pot Size: 3-litre nursery pot

  • Foliage Colour: Dark green

  • Growth Habit: Compact, dense and rounded

  • Growth Rate: Slow-growing

  • Light Requirements: Full sun preferred

  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil

  • Suggested Uses: Rockeries, alpine gardens, borders, gravel gardens and patio containers

  • Seasonal Interest: Year-round evergreen foliage

  • Maintenance: Low maintenance; regular pruning is generally unnecessary

  • Award: RHS Award of Garden Merit

Care Tips

  • Position: Choose a sunny, open position to encourage healthy growth and dense foliage.

  • Soil: Plant in well-drained soil and avoid areas where water remains around the roots.

  • Watering: Water regularly after planting until established. Thereafter, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly when growing in containers.

  • Feeding: Apply a suitable balanced fertiliser in spring if needed, following the product instructions.

  • Pruning: Little or no routine pruning is required. Remove any damaged or dead growth as necessary.

  • Container Growing: Use a pot with adequate drainage and a free-draining growing medium. Monitor moisture levels more closely during warm weather.

  • General Care: Avoid waterlogged conditions to help maintain healthy roots and long-term plant performance.

Pinus mugo ‘Mops’ is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a hardy, compact and attractive evergreen conifer. With its naturally rounded shape, rich green needles and slow-growing habit, it provides lasting garden interest and structure with minimal effort.

The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season.

Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

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Delivery

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Your Questions Answered...

What are the delivery options and prices?

We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.

- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).

The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.

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- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
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- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
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What is kerbside pallet delivery?

Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.

We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.

Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?

Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.

Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?

Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles

What is the warranty on my purchase?

All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.

Still have questions?

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Returns

How do I return an item?

If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.

When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.