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Common Juniper Seeds

Juniperus communis

£2.20£15.30

Grow Juniperus communis from seeds for a versatile and hardy addition to your garden. Junipers, with their varied forms and attractive foliage, are excellent for adding structure and year-round interest.

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  • ✓ Grow your own Common Juniper from seed and enjoy the evergreen shrub's unique blue-green foliage, aromatic properties, and edible berries.
  • ✓ These hardy Juniperus communis seeds are sourced from mature, healthy plants and are ready to sow for a high germination rate.
  • ✓ Juniper is a versatile, low-maintenance plant perfect for gardens, hedges, and topiary; its berries are used in gin and cooking.
  • ✓ Common Juniper is a native British conifer that provides year-round interest, attracts wildlife, and thrives in various conditions.
  • ✓ Quality UK seed stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

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.

Juniper Seeds, from the diverse genus Juniperus communis , offer a fantastic opportunity for UK gardeners to grow a range of evergreen shrubs and trees known for their hardiness and ornamental value. Junipers are celebrated for their variety in forms, from low-growing groundcovers to tall trees, and their distinctive needle-like foliage.

These seeds can lead to the cultivation of species that are adaptable to a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions, making them suitable for various landscape settings. Junipers typically prefer well-drained soils and full sun exposure.

They are renowned for their drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements, making them a popular choice for sustainable and low-care garden designs. Planting Juniper Seeds is not only an investment in enhancing the aesthetic appeal of gardens but also in creating habitats for wildlife, as many species provide shelter and food for birds and other animals.

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade


Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Colour

Green

Hardiness

-20°C and below (H7)

When Mature

Watering

Moderate

Preferred Soil Type

Any well drained soil

Preferred Soil pH

Acidic


British Native
British Native

Natural Germination: Juniper seeds typically require a period of warm an cold stratification to break dormancy. Sowing the seeds outdoors in autumn, allowing them to experience the winter cold, can stimulate natural germination in spring.

Artificial Stratification: For controlled germination, mix the seeds with a moist substrate and keep warm for 2-3 months, then refrigerate for about 2-3 months. This process mimics the natural cold period, preparing the seeds for successful germination when planted in warmer conditions.

Scarification

Scarification

Soak in water for 24 hours

Warm Stratification

Warm Stratification

Warm stratify for 90 days

Cold Stratification

Cold Stratification

Cold stratify for 90 days

Expected Germinancy Rate

Germinate

Expect about 31% germinancy

Expected Germinancy Rate

Difficulty Level

Hard

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.

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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.

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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)This item
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class £2.10 (Flat)This item
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) £7.95 (Flat)
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) £4.49 (Flat)
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.