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Blue Rug Creeping Juniper-Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'-Low Maintenance Ground Cover 5 Gallon

Blue Rug Creeping Juniper-Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'-Low Maintenance Ground Cover 5 Gallon

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

Description

Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii', commonly known as Blue Rug Creeping Juniper, is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a sprawling habit. It features silvery-blue foliage that turns a purplish hue in winter, making it an attractive ground cover throughout the year. This hardy plant is known for its ability to thrive in poor soil conditions and is often used for erosion control.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, erosion control, and as a decorative plant in borders and slopes. Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it suitable for xeriscaping.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
  • Common Name Common Name: Blue Rug Creeping Juniper
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 inches tall, spreading 6-8 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Sedum, ornamental grasses, and other low-growing perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Space plants 4-6 feet apart to allow for spreading.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Adaptable to a variety of soil types, including sandy and rocky soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to maintain shape and remove dead branches as needed.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: No special winter care needed; foliage may change color in cold weather.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot.
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