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Juniperus 'Green Carpet' Conifer Plant - 3Ltr Pot

£1399
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Juniperus ‘Green Carpet’ Conifer Plant – 3Ltr Pot

Add a fresh splash of evergreen colour to your garden with Juniperus ‘Green Carpet’. This compact, creeping conifer features dense, needle-like foliage that emerges bright green before maturing to a deeper shade. With its low-growing, carpet-forming habit and exceptionally hardy nature, it is an excellent choice for ground cover, rock gardens, border edges and larger container displays.

Key Features

  • Bright Green Evergreen Foliage: Dense sprays of needle-like leaves provide fresh green colour that deepens as the plant matures.

  • Compact, Spreading Growth: Its low-growing habit forms an attractive carpet of foliage, reaching approximately 1m wide.

  • Excellent Ground Cover: Ideal for covering bare soil, softening border edges and filling gaps between other plants.

  • Hardy and Adaptable: Tolerates a range of growing conditions and is well suited to many UK gardens.

  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal pruning and care once established.

  • Versatile Planting: Perfect for rockeries, the front of borders, gravel gardens, slopes and larger patio containers.

Product Description

Juniperus ‘Green Carpet’ is a superb creeping dwarf evergreen conifer, valued for its compact growth, dense foliage and reliable year-round interest. Its branches produce attractive sprays of needle-like leaves, beginning in a fresh, bright green shade before developing into a richer, darker green as the plant matures.

With a low-growing habit and a spread of around 1m, this versatile juniper is ideal for creating a natural carpet of greenery. Plant it at the front of a border, use it to soften the edges of pathways and rockeries, or incorporate it into a larger display alongside ornamental grasses, dwarf shrubs and flowering perennials.

Hardy and adaptable, Juniperus ‘Green Carpet’ is an excellent option for gardeners seeking an easy-care evergreen. It performs best in a sunny position with well-drained soil and, once established, generally requires little maintenance.

Specifications

  • Plant Name: Juniperus ‘Green Carpet’

  • Plant Type: Dwarf evergreen conifer

  • Pot Size: 3Ltr Pot

  • Height: Low-growing; mature height depends on growing conditions

  • Spread: Approximately 1m

  • Foliage Colour: Bright green when young, maturing to darker green

  • Soil Type: Well-drained soil

  • Sunlight: Full sun preferred

  • Position: Front of borders, ground cover, rock gardens, gravel gardens, slopes and containers

  • Growth Habit: Compact, creeping and carpet-forming

  • Maintenance: Low

  • Flowering: Not grown for its flowers

Care Tips

  • Light: Choose a sunny, open position for the best growth and foliage colour.

  • Soil: Plant in well-drained soil. Avoid areas where water remains around the roots for prolonged periods.

  • Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and regularly while the roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry spells.

  • Feeding: Apply a suitable slow-release fertiliser in spring if required, following the product instructions.

  • Pruning: Little pruning is generally needed. Trim lightly if necessary to maintain its shape or keep it within the desired space.

  • Container Care: Use a container with drainage holes and check soil moisture regularly, as pots can dry out more quickly than garden soil.

  • Winter Care: This hardy evergreen provides colour and structure throughout the year and typically requires little additional winter protection in suitable conditions.

Juniperus ‘Green Carpet’ is a wonderful choice for adding effortless evergreen structure to your garden. Its dense green foliage, spreading habit and hardy nature make it ideal for ground cover, rockeries, border edges and larger containers, providing a neat, natural finish throughout the seasons.

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?

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- 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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Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.

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.

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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.