Blue Rug Juniper

$10.00

Blue Rug Juniper is one of the best trailing junipers. The blue-silver foliage of this hardy juniper can take on a purple hue in winter. In the winter months it has bluish berries which are cones with seeds inside the cone. Blue Rug Juniper makes an excellent choice for large-scale ground covers. It cascades over walls beautifully. It is deer resistant.

• Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’
• USDA Zone: 3 – 9
• Average Height: 6″
• Average Width: 6′ – 8′
• Sun Exposure: Full sun

Blue Rug Juniper Planting/Care Instructions

Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates. Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly.

When you receive your Blue Rug Juniper, soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your Blue Rug Juniper to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your Blue Rug Juniper until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil.

Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support.
Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here.

Lastly, enjoy your Blue Rug Juniper and your time in the garden!