Creeping juniper 'Jade River' 2L

Creeping juniper 'Jade River' – the perfect ground cover for your garden

Creeping juniper 'Jade River' (Juniperus horizontalis 'Jade River') is a low, creeping juniper variety with silvery-blue needles and a dense habit. Its exceptional resistance and decorative appearance make it irreplaceable in ground cover plantings, on slopes, beds or in rock gardens.

Characteristics of the creeping juniper 'Jade River'

Appearance and habit

• Height: It reaches 15–30 cm, forming a low, spreading carpet.
• Width: It grows up to 1.5–2 meters wide, making it an excellent plant for covering larger areas.
• Needle color: Intense silvery-blue, with the possibility of a slight purple discoloration in winter, which adds charm in the colder months.
• Cut: Creeping, dense and regular, it is perfect as a turf plant.

Requirements of creeping juniper 'Jade River'

Position

• Sun: It prefers sunny positions, where its needles reach the most beautiful color.
• Penumbra: It tolerates slight shading, although its color may be less pronounced.

Soil

• Substrate type: Permeable, poor, sandy loam, slightly acidic.
• Immunity: It copes well in various soil conditions, only very heavy and waterlogged soils should be avoided.

Immunity

• Frost resistance: Fully resistant to low temperatures, it works great in the Polish climate.
• Urban conditions: Resistant to drought and air pollution, which makes it suitable for urban gardens.

Creeping juniper 'Jade River' care

• Planting: It is best planted in spring or autumn, ensuring adequate drainage.
• Watering: Minimum requirements, regular watering is recommended only during a period of prolonged drought, especially in the first year after planting.
• Fertilization: Spring fertilizers for conifers support healthy growth.
• Trimming: It is not necessary, but damaged or unsightly shoots can be removed.
• Reproduction: Possible through stem cuttings or nucs.

Application of creeping juniper 'Jade River'

• Ground cover: Perfect for turfing slopes, beds and larger spaces.
• Rockeries and walls: An ideal choice for rock compositions and planting retaining walls.
• Landscape plantings: Great for large areas, including green roofs.
• Decorations: It blends beautifully with other conifers, ornamental grasses and perennials.

Plant Specifications

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