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Blue Rug Juniper For Sale OnlineDense Evergreen Groundcover With Beautiful Blue ColorsTired of grass? Have poor soil conditions? The Blue Rug Juniper evergreen shrub is the ideal plant for you. This classic dark green needled evergreen creeping plant will provide year-round coverage with an unmatched charm. With silvery-blue foliage and e…
Blue Rug Juniper For Sale OnlineDense Evergreen Groundcover With Beautiful Blue ColorsTired of grass? Have poor soil conditions? The Blue Rug Juniper evergreen shrub is the ideal plant for you. This classic dark green needled evergreen creeping plant will provide year-round coverage with an unmatched charm. With silvery-blue foliage and easy maintenance, what is not to love.This Juniper variety is the most tolerant to less than optimal conditions like dry, sandy, and sloped terrains. Place it cascading against a wall, over rocks, and on banks to aid in erosion control. Using the Blue Rug Juniper forground coveris an excellent choice, as they are the lowest and slowest growing Junipers. The birds will also be grateful when Juniper berries appear in the fall, as they are the perfect snack for our winged friends.BLUE RUG JUNIPER CAREThe Juniper Blue Rug plant is a low-maintenance species known for its ability to thrive in desert climates. When planted in ideal conditions, this Juniper is extremely easy to care for. During colder seasons, the silver-blue evergreen leaves will acclimate to the fluctuating temperatures of snow and frost. A common pest that occurs in this evergreen shrub is spider mites. This can be prevented by hosing the plant with a strong spray of water which will disrupt web-making.How To Plant Blue Rug Juniper Ground CoverJuniperus horizontalis wiltonii' grows best in USDA hardiness zone 3 to 9. Grow this Juniper in a full sun spot, and water once the soil has completely dried. Plant Blue Rug Juniper ground cover in a hole double the size of the root ball. This trailing juniper is drought tolerant and prefers less moisture in its root systems. Juniper shrubs are alsotolerant to salty or sandy soilsand can be planted near the coast.How Big Does Blue Rug Juniper GrowThe Blue Rug Juniper will spread about 6-8 feet and only reach .5 feet in height. Plant this shrub staggered, 3 to 4 feet apart to ensure full coverage groundcover functions.How To Prune Blue Rug JuniperPruning a Blue Rug Junipershould be done lightly to achieve the desired shape. Heavy trimming is not recommended because Junipers usually have dead zones in their center. This means that some areas on a mature Blue Rug plant may not receive sufficient light and will dry up. On most occasions, new growth will not develop in this area unless there are remaining green needles on the affected branches.Creeping Junipers, like the Blue Rug, should be pruned by cutting back to make strong lateral branches. Prune your plant by following its natural growth patterns, and cut above the dead zone. As always, make sure your shears are sanitized to reduce cross-contamination and prevent disease.Is Blue Rug Juniper Deer Resistant?The Blue Rug Juniper is deer resistant unless it is the only specimen in the area. Juniper plants are not deer's first choice but will be more attractive when they produce berries.Blue Rug Juniper Landscaping IdeasBlue Rug Junipers make a great addition to all sorts of landscapes. If you've ever wanted a green wall, look no further. You can train the Juniper to cascade over walls to encourage a centered growth habit. They are most commonly seen in rock gardens, retaining walls, and borders as their creeping habits given the landscape a multi-dimensional look.If you have bare sandy soil spots in your yard, the Blue Rug Juniper will surprise you with its ability to thrive in dry conditions. Keep in mind that this Juniper variety does best in well-draining soil to avoid root rot. The evergreen foliage will develop a purple shade in winter, giving a great contrast to whatever landscape they are planted in.Shop the Blue Rug Juniper for sale.Check out all our Juniper shrubs for sale.
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Blue Rug Juniper For Sale OnlineDense Evergreen Groundcover With Beautiful Blue ColorsTired of grass? Have poor soil conditions? The Blue Rug Juniper evergreen shrub is the ideal plant for you. This classic dark green needled evergreen creeping plant will provide year-round coverage with an unmatched charm. With silvery-blue foliage and easy maintenance, what is not to love.This Juniper variety is the most tolerant to less than optimal conditions like dry, sandy, and sloped terrains. Place it cascading against a wall, over rocks, and on banks to aid in erosion control. Using the Blue Rug Juniper forground coveris an excellent choice, as they are the lowest and slowest growing Junipers. The birds will also be grateful when Juniper berries appear in the fall, as they are the perfect snack for our winged friends.BLUE RUG JUNIPER CAREThe Juniper Blue Rug plant is a low-maintenance species known for its ability to thrive in desert climates. When planted in ideal conditions, this Juniper is extremely easy to care for. During colder seasons, the silver-blue evergreen leaves will acclimate to the fluctuating temperatures of snow and frost. A common pest that occurs in this evergreen shrub is spider mites. This can be prevented by hosing the plant with a strong spray of water which will disrupt web-making.How To Plant Blue Rug Juniper Ground CoverJuniperus horizontalis wiltonii' grows best in USDA hardiness zone 3 to 9. Grow this Juniper in a full sun spot, and water once the soil has completely dried. Plant Blue Rug Juniper ground cover in a hole double the size of the root ball. This trailing juniper is drought tolerant and prefers less moisture in its root systems. Juniper shrubs are alsotolerant to salty or sandy soilsand can be planted near the coast.How Big Does Blue Rug Juniper GrowThe Blue Rug Juniper will spread about 6-8 feet and only reach .5 feet in height. Plant this shrub staggered, 3 to 4 feet apart to ensure full coverage groundcover functions.How To Prune Blue Rug JuniperPruning a Blue Rug Junipershould be done lightly to achieve the desired shape. Heavy trimming is not recommended because Junipers usually have dead zones in their center. This means that some areas on a mature Blue Rug plant may not receive sufficient light and will dry up. On most occasions, new growth will not develop in this area unless there are remaining green needles on the affected branches.Creeping Junipers, like the Blue Rug, should be pruned by cutting back to make strong lateral branches. Prune your plant by following its natural growth patterns, and cut above the dead zone. As always, make sure your shears are sanitized to reduce cross-contamination and prevent disease.Is Blue Rug Juniper Deer Resistant?The Blue Rug Juniper is deer resistant unless it is the only specimen in the area. Juniper plants are not deer's first choice but will be more attractive when they produce berries.Blue Rug Juniper Landscaping IdeasBlue Rug Junipers make a great addition to all sorts of landscapes. If you've ever wanted a green wall, look no further. You can train the Juniper to cascade over walls to encourage a centered growth habit. They are most commonly seen in rock gardens, retaining walls, and borders as their creeping habits given the landscape a multi-dimensional look.If you have bare sandy soil spots in your yard, the Blue Rug Juniper will surprise you with its ability to thrive in dry conditions. Keep in mind that this Juniper variety does best in well-draining soil to avoid root rot. The evergreen foliage will develop a purple shade in winter, giving a great contrast to whatever landscape they are planted in.Shop the Blue Rug Juniper for sale.Check out all our Juniper shrubs for sale.
Specifications
| Bloom Color | Blue |
| number of pieces | 1 |
| included components | Rug Juniper Shrub |