Creeping juniper 'Wiltonii' 2L

Creeping juniper 'Wiltonii' – a blue-silver accent in your garden

Creeping juniper 'Wiltonii' (Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'), often also called 'Blue Rug', is an extremely decorative variety of coniferous juniper. Its intense blue-silver needles and low, spreading habit make it an ideal choice as a ground cover in home gardens, parks and urban green areas.

Characteristics of creeping juniper 'Wiltonii'

Appearance and habit

• Height: It reaches only 10–15 cm in height, which makes it one of the shortest junipers.
• Bandwidth: It can grow 1.5–2 meters wide, creating a dense, down-to-earth carpet.
• Needle color: Intense blue-silvery needles that maintain their color all year round, giving the garden a distinctive look.
• Cut: Creeping, spreading on the ground, ideal for covering large areas.

Requirements of juniper 'Wiltonia'

Position

• Sun: It grows best in sunny positions, where its needles are most expressive.
• Penumbra: It tolerates a slight penumbra, although the color of the needles may be less intense.

Soil

• Substrate type: It prefers well-drained, dry to moderately moist soils.
• Immunity: The plant is very tolerant of soil type – it does well on sandy, stony soils, as well as those poor in nutrients.

Application of creeping juniper 'Wiltonii'

• Ground cover: It is perfect for covering slopes, retaining walls and other surfaces that require low vegetation.
• Rock Gardens: A great choice for rock compositions, where its silvery needles contrast beautifully with stones and other plants.
• Public greenery: Often used in parks and urban areas due to its high resistance to air pollution.
• Discount compositions: Ideal as a low accent in multi-species beds with conifers.

Creeping juniper 'Wiltonii' care

• Watering: It is drought tolerant, but young plants require regular watering during dry periods.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is recommended to fertilize with compound fertilizers for conifers.
• Trimming: It does not require regular pruning, but you can form the plant in early spring to control its growth.
• Protection against diseases: It is important to avoid overwatering and ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Propagation of juniper 'Wiltonii'

• Seedlings: It is best propagated by semi-woody cuttings taken in summer.
• Seeds: Possible, but less effective and time-consuming.

Plant Specifications

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