- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 4 - 6 inches
- Mature Spread 4 - 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
Juniper is the go to plant for tough spots. Blue Rug Juniper has a dense, mat forming habit that really hugs the ground and provides a shot of bluish green year round in the garden. Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii' is at home in many different garden schemes. Used as a specimen in an Asian inspired plan or as a large planting for a sloped location, Blue Rug earns its keep. More salt tolerant than many other plants, making it a good choice along roads or sidewalks that are sometimes salted. In mass plantings, mulch area to control weeds until plants are established.
Blue Rug Junipers are both deer and drought resistant. They have a horizontal growth pattern that can be easily and effectively used in Bonsai. This shrub is a low growing, creeping silvery-blue evergreen shrub with dark blue, berry-like cones that are beneficial for wildlife. Makes a perfect ground cover in sunny areas. Works well as a specimen and in rock gardens. In winter, the foliage turns a purplish color, for additional interest. Excellent choice for erosion control on slopes.
Blue Rug Juniper Care
Junipers prefer a full sun to part shade spot in the garden. They will tolerate just about any soil texture and moisture level as long its it's well-draining. It does prefer acidic soil but can tolerate most anything. After these hard workers are established, they are very drought resistant and make a great addition to rock gardens and sandy areas. Hose off plants frequently to control spider mites. If webs are present, trim off the affected branches. The pH can be anywhere from 5.5 to 8.0. Fertilizing is not needed often. A well balanced, slow release fertilizer at planting is all that is recommended.
Pruning is not an issue for the low maintenance super star. The wide reaching, low growing branches are desirable and should be left to grow naturally. Planting in the most sun possible will help this evergreen to retain the blueness of its leaves.
Blue Rug Juniper Spacing
BLue Rug Juniper may be low growing with a height of only 3-6 feet, but the spread is very impressive. Branches can reach out 6-8 feet. When planting many together, spacing of 6 feet on center is needed if a dense mat of ground cover is desired.
Blue Rug Juniper Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 4 - 6 inches |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Habit: Spreading, Trailing |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Silver-Blue |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Disease |
| Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Blue Rug Juniper |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: JUNIPERUS HORIZONTALIS `WILTONI` |
- SKU:
- 1231000051-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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