Overview
Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' is a bushy conifers in the genus Picea, part of the Pinaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock garden, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden and patio and container plants.
About
Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' is a bushy evergreen coniferous shrub belonging to the genus Picea, known for its stiff, needle-shaped foliage and elongated leathery cones. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is hardy to UK zone H7, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings including rock gardens, city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, and patios. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil that can be clay, loam, or sand, with an acid to neutral pH, and grows well in moist but well-drained conditions. Propagation is typically by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings, with interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Picea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conifers, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl'
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to adelgids, red spider mite and conifer aphid
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl'?
Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' need?
Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' hardy in the UK?
Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Picea pungens 'Blue Pearl'?
Propagate by grafting or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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