Sabine juniper 'Rockery Gem'

Sabine juniper 'Rockery Gem' (Juniperus sabina 'Rockery Gem') is a low, creeping coniferous shrub, valued for its durability and attractive appearance. It is an ideal variety for rockeries, home gardens, and also as a ground cover. 

Description

• Appearance: Sabine juniper 'Rockery Gem' is a short shrub that reaches a height of 30 to 50 cm, but its shoots can spread up to 2-3 meters wide. It has dense, scaly needles that are dark green in color that give the plant a compact, cushion-like appearance.
• Cut: The plant forms wide, dense carpets that are ideal as ground covers over larger areas. The shoots grow horizontally, covering the ground.
• Requirements: It prefers sunny to semi-shaded positions and well-drained, sandy loam soils. It is a plant that is very resistant to drought and frost, it does well on poor and dry soils.

Cultivation

• Planting: The best time to plant Sabine juniper 'Rockery Gem' is spring or autumn. Plants should be planted in sunny places, which promotes their compact growth.
• Care: Sabine juniper 'Rockery Gem' is an undemanding plant. It requires minimal care – it does not need to be pruned or fertilized regularly. It tolerates periodic droughts well and is resistant to diseases and pests.
• Reproduction: The plant can be propagated by stem cuttings, taken in early spring or late summer.

Use

Sabine juniper 'Rockery Gem' is perfect for planting on rockeries, slopes, in home gardens and as a ground cover. Its compact habit and low requirements make it ideal for difficult places in the garden where other plants may have trouble surviving.

Specification

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