Family: Cupressaceae • Pot diameter: 13 cm • Height: ~20 cm
Low, creeping conifer with glaucous blue foliage and strong groundcovering habit. Ideal for full sun, slopes/gravel and freely draining soils.
CupressaceaeEvergreenFull sunLow careSlow growth
Light
☀️ Full sun
≥6 hrs for colour/density
Water
💧 Infrequent
deeply; allow to dry between
Soil
🪨 Very free-draining
sandy/rocky, poor–moderate
Hardiness
🌬️ Cold/wind
high tolerance
What makes it special
🔹 Dense, creeping “carpet” that suppresses weeds.
🎨 Cool blue tone that shines on gravel/stone.
🛡️ Very good drought tolerance once established.
Great for
🪨 Rock gardens, banks/slopes (erosion control).
🏙️ Xeriscape and minimal, low-care schemes.
🪴 A tidy perimeter “frame” around beds year-round.
Placement & care
Plant in full sun and freely draining sandy/rocky soils. Water deeply and infrequently, letting soil dry out. Avoid heavy, wet soils and persistent root moisture. Pruning is minimal—remove dead bits and lightly check spread; do not cut back into old wood.
Nice companions
Festuca glauca & Stipa tenuissima — fine textures that suit the blue.
