Juniperus Andora Compacta
Juniperus Andora Compacta. Evergreen displaying bright green new growth in the spring, deep green foliage in the summer turning bronze-green foliage in the autumn and a unusual bronze-purple colour in the winter. Makes excellent ground cover with compact, dense foliage. Commonly used as in rock gardens and as a groundcover. Mature Size: 1-3 feet.
Plant in moist well drained soil. Full sun, Hardy. Prune in early summer if required to keep shape.
General Conifers Planting and care
- Water the pot thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
- If the Conifer is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base. Adding a bucketful of planting compost.
- Remove the pot gently, if the Conifer is well rooted cut off the pot.
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in, water the Conifer and area thoroughly
- Water regular until Conifer is established.
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring.
