Juniper. A prostrate conifer with silver-blue foliage in summer and grey-blue in winter. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 1.5m. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’
A prostrate conifer with silver-blue foliage in summer and grey-blue in winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Juniperus |
|---|---|
| Species | horizontalis |
| Varietry | 'Blue Chip' |
| Common Name | Juniper |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | silver, grey, blue |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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