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.
Category: Conifers
Additional information
Generic | Juniperus |
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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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