UK Stock / Quick Postage

Recyclable Packaging

Bee & Insect Friendly

Chinese Juniper ‘Expansa Variegata’ (3L)

Juniperus chinensis 'Expansa Variegata'

£17.49

Chinese Juniper ‘Expansa Variegata’ is a vibrant evergreen that adds year-round colour and texture to gardens. This Juniperus chinensis cultivar grows into a low, spreading mat with attractive blue-green and creamy white variegated foliage. It’s hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for adding a bright touch to ground cover, rock gardens, or containers.

· · ·
  • ✓ Attractive variegated foliage in blue-green and creamy white for year-round interest
  • ✓ Low-growing, spreading habit perfect for ground cover, slopes, or container planting
  • ✓ Moderate growth rate, reaching 30-60 cm tall and 1.5-2 metres wide over 10 years
  • ✓ Low-maintenance and hardy, thriving in various conditions with minimal care required
  • ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

In stock - Usually dispatched within a few days

Feel free to call 01257 752247 or email us if you would prefer to order on the phone or have any questions. Trade / wholesale enquiries are welcome.

Chinese Juniper ‘Expansa Variegata’ is a charming evergreen that can bring a splash of colour and texture to your garden all year round. This variety of Juniperus chinensis stands out with its attractive variegated foliage, featuring a mix of blue-green and creamy white that creates a lively, eye-catching effect. It’s a low-growing, spreading shrub that forms a dense mat of foliage, making it perfect for gardeners who want to add ground cover with a bit of pizzazz.

‘Expansa Variegata’ typically spreads to about 1.5-2 metres wide but only reaches about 30-60 cm in height over 10 years, growing at a moderate rate. Its low, spreading habit means it can work well in many garden settings, from sloping banks and rock gardens to the front of borders or even spilling over the edges of containers. The variegated needle-like foliage provides year-round interest, looking particularly striking when contrasted with darker green plants or set against grey stonework or gravel.

One of the best things about this juniper is how it can brighten up your garden. Its variegated colour adds a fresh, lively feel to planting schemes. This makes it especially valuable in our often-grey British climate, where it can bring a touch of lightness even on dull days. The low, spreading form also adds interesting texture and structure to your garden design.

Gardeners often choose ‘Expansa Variegata’ for its easy-going nature and hardiness. Once established, it’s very tolerant of different soil types and can cope with drought and urban pollution. This makes it a good choice for low-maintenance gardens or challenging spots where other plants might struggle. It’s also resistant to most pests and diseases, so you won’t need to worry about constant care.

For gardeners looking to add year-round colour and low-maintenance ground cover to their gardens, Chinese Juniper ‘Expansa Variegata’ is an excellent option. Its attractive foliage, spreading form, and easy-care nature make it a valuable addition to any outdoor space.

Caring for Chinese Juniper ‘Expansa Variegata’ is straightforward, which is great news for gardeners. Plant it in a spot that gets full sun to partial shade – full sun will help maintain the best variegation. It prefers well-drained soil but can adapt to various soil types, including poor or rocky soils. Water regularly when it’s first planted to help it establish. Once settled, it’s very drought-tolerant and rarely needs watering except in prolonged dry spells. You don’t need to feed it often – a light application of slow-release fertiliser in spring is enough. Pruning isn’t usually necessary, but you can trim it lightly to maintain its shape if needed. Keep an eye out for any signs of browning or dieback, which could indicate stress. ‘Expansa Variegata’ is very hardy and can cope with winters without extra protection, even in exposed or coastal areas.

Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres

Time to ultimate height
10–20 years

Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Sunlight

Full Sun


Pot Size

3 litre

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Colour

Yellow/Green

Hardiness

-10°C to -5°C (H4)

When Mature

Watering

Moderate

Preferred Soil Type

Any well drained soil


Dwarf

Variegated

Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.

You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.

With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.

Read more

Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.

Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.

Read more

Delivery charges will be based on the highest applicable rate from our rate table, determined by the items in your order.
Alternatively, we offer the option to collect your items in person by prior arrangement.
These prices are based on delivery to UK Mainland. Delivery to Highlands & Islands will be more.
Delivery Class Delivery Cost
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £0.95 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked £3.25 (Flat)
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £2.10 (Flat)
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)This item
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) £4.49 (Flat)This item
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Pallet Courier £90.00 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £28.95 (Flat)
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) £24.95 (Flat)
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier£90.00 (Flat)

We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.

We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.

We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.

Our Plant Passport Registration Number is GB140010

You can view our Plant Healthy report here.

We are actively working towards the Grown in Britain certification along with the Plant Healthy certification.

Should you have any concern or question in respect of our plant health matters, please get in touch.