Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

Also Known As

Juniperus 'Blue Rug'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltoni'
Blue Rug Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 1'
W: 8'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' plant details

Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' is an evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 0 IN - 8 FT - wide, 0 IN - 1 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This beautiful quick-spreading groundcover can be used in some of the toughest spots; deep silvery-blue evergreen foliage cascades over the ground or walls growing to only 6" tall but 6-8' wide; this easy-care, cold-hardy groundcover is highly adaptable and can grow in desert, mountain and urban conditions; it looks particularly good when planted among boulders or in rock gardens; this is a female cultivar of this tough and attractive North American shrub. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

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. Blue rug juniper makes an excellent choice for large-scale ground covers. It cascades over walls beautifully. Deer resistant.

By: Maples N More Nursery

This form of 'Wiltoni' Blue Rug has gray-blue foliage that weeps to the ground, giving it a very narrow profile. If used in a bed of non-staked 'Blue Rugs', it will give the appearance of a fountain.

By: Garden World

Tight blue groundcover juniper. An old favorite, but still one of the best. 6"x3-4' in ten years Awards: Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: USN