Creeping juniper 'Ice Blue' 2L

Creeping juniper 'Icee Blue' – a silvery-blue accent in your garden

Creeping juniper 'Icee Blue' (Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee Blue') is a unique variety with beautiful, silvery-blue needles and a low, creeping habit. Thanks to its decorative qualities, it is an excellent choice for rock gardens, flower beds, slopes, and also as a ground cover.

Characteristics of creeping juniper 'Icee Blue'

Appearance and habit

• Height: It grows up to 10-15 cm, forming a low, dense carpet.
• Width: It spreads wide, up to 1.5-2 meters, which makes it an ideal ground cover.
• Needle color: Intense blue-silver, especially attractive in winter and in full sun.
• Cut: It forms compact carpets, perfectly covering the surface of the ground, preventing soil erosion.

Requirements of creeping juniper 'Icee Blue'

Position

• Sun: It prefers sunny positions, where its color is most expressive.
• Penumbra: It tolerates a slight penumbra, although the coloration may be less intense.

Soil

• Substrate type: The soils are permeable, sandy loam, with moderate moisture.
• Immunity: It can cope with poor, dry soils, but heavy and waterlogged soils should be avoided.

Immunity

• Frost resistance: Fully resistant to low temperatures, it tolerates Polish winters well.
• Urban conditions: It tolerates air pollution and drought, which makes it suitable for urban gardens.

Creeping juniper 'Icee Blue' care

• Planting: It is best planted in spring or autumn, providing adequate drainage and space for growth.
• Watering: Regular watering in the first year after planting, later it is drought tolerant.
• Fertilization: Spring fertilizers for conifers support healthy growth.
• Trimming: It is not necessary, but you can remove damaged or overgrown shoots in order to maintain an aesthetic appearance.
• Reproduction: Possible through stem cuttings or nucs.

Application of creeping juniper 'Icee Blue'

• Ground cover: Ideal for covering large areas, stabilizing slopes and slopes.
• Rockeries: It is perfect for rockeries, adding intense color and structure.
• Flower beds and retaining walls: A great choice for flower bed compositions and planting walls.
• Containers: It is suitable for planting in large containers on terraces and balconies.

Plant Specifications

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