How to care for Juniper hoizontallis "wiltoni"

 

Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltoni’)

  1. Description:

    • Blue Rug Juniper is a stunning groundcover evergreen that adds beauty to home landscapes. Its standout feature is its steel blue foliage, which takes on a purplish tinge in winter.
    • This low-growing shrub forms a dense, blue-green carpet-like mat with soft, scale-like leaves.
    • It produces blue berries from late spring to late winter.

  2. Care Tips:

    • Sunlight: Blue Rug Juniper thrives in full sun.
    • Hardiness Zone: It grows well in zones 3 to 8.
    • Soil Preference: Plant it in average, well-drained soil, preferably sandy soil.
    • Heat and Drought Tolerance: It’s both heat and drought tolerant.
    • Maintenance: Prune in late winter after extreme cold has passed. Fertilize once a month 
    • Deer and Rabbit Resistant: These critters usually leave it alone.
    • Pollution Tolerant: It can handle urban environments.

  3. Distinguishing Features:

    • To differentiate Blue Rug Juniper (‘Wiltoni’) from common species:
      • Look for the silvery blue foliage that turns plum purple in fall and persists through winter.
      • Observe its ground-hugging habit—it grows close to the ground.
      • Check for the blue berries it produces.

  4. Cool Facts:

    • Adaptability: Blue Rug Juniper is extremely adaptable and hardy.
    • Trailing Beauty: It’s excellent for trailing over walls or rocky slopes.
    • Bird Attractor: The berries attract birds, adding to your garden’s charm.



Remember, Blue Rug Juniper (‘Wiltoni’) is a resilient and beautiful addition to your landscape. Happy gardening! 🌱