Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’
$72.99
Juniperus horizontalis Blue Chip is a low, mat-forming evergreen with silver-blue foliage and purple winter tips, ideal for broad ground cover.
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Description
Juniperus horizontalis Blue Chip forms a low, spreading evergreen carpet with fine silver-blue foliage that develops purple tones at the tips in winter. Its dense, horizontal growth brings year-round structure to rock gardens, retaining-wall edges, and other sunny, well-drained spaces. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions and needs little routine maintenance.
Additional information
| Height | 10 cm – 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 250 cm – 400 cm |
| Synonyms | Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip', Juniperus horizontalis Blue Moon |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Propagation | Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings; remove the lower foliage before inserting them in a moist, freely draining bed. Keep the cuttings covered and evenly moist while they root. |
| Pests | Watch for aphids, caterpillars, juniper scale, bagworms, webworms, and spider mites. |
| Diseases | Poor drainage can encourage root rot, while wet springs may bring tip blight; also watch for Phytophthora and canker. |
| Hazardous information | This plant is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin; wear gloves when handling it. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly during the growing season until established, then let the soil begin to dry below the surface between waterings. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun for the strongest color; light, dappled shade is also suitable. |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Prostrate, Mound-forming, Horizontal, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Banks and slopes, Coastal conditions, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Ground cover, Low maintenance, Erosion Control |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Gravelly soil, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Blue Chip Juniper |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23012599, JUNHOBC0002G, JUNHOBC0403G |
| Usps | Silver-blue evergreen carpet, Purple-tipped winter color |