Coastal juniper 'Schlager' 3L

Creeping juniper 'Schlager' – a silvery-blue carpet in your garden

Juniper 'Schlager' (Juniperus horizontalis 'Schlager') is an extremely decorative variety of creeping juniper, distinguished by intense silvery-blue needles and a dense habit. Thanks to its properties, it is ideal as a ground cover, in rock gardens and on slopes.

Characteristics of the creeping juniper 'Schlager'

Appearance and habit

• Height: It reaches 20-30 cm, forming a low, compact carpet.
• Width: It grows up to 1-1.5 meters wide, effectively covering large areas.
• Needle color: The intense silvery-blue needles maintain their color all year round, giving the plant an elegant appearance.
• Cut: Dense, creeping, forming wide carpets that perfectly cover the soil and prevent the growth of weeds.

Requirements of creeping juniper 'Schlager'

Position

• Sun: It thrives best in sunny positions, where the needles reach the most intense color.
• Penumbra: It tolerates light partial shade, although the coloration of the needles may be less intense.

Soil

• Soil type: It prefers well-drained, sandy loam soils.
• Conditions: It does well in moderately moist soils, but wetlands should be avoided.

Immunity

• Frost resistance: Fully frost resistant in Polish climatic conditions.
• Endurance: Resistant to drought, air pollution and harsh weather conditions.

Creeping juniper 'Schlager' care

• Planting: The best time to plant is in the spring or fall. Provide adequate space for growth.
• Watering: Regular watering during periods of drought, especially in the first year after planting, supports rooting.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is worth using fertilizers for conifers to support healthy growth.
• Trimming: Pruning is not necessary, but damaged shoots can be removed to improve aesthetics.
• Reproduction: Possible through stem cuttings or nucs.

Application of creeping juniper 'Schlager'

• Ground cover: Perfect for turfing large areas and stabilizing slopes and slopes.
• Rockeries and flower beds: Ideal for rockeries, perennial beds and slopes.
• Retaining walls: It looks beautiful on retaining walls, where its shoots flow down spectacularly.
• Themes: It works well in combinations with other conifers, ornamental grasses and perennials.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 3 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes