Buy Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Pygmy'

Also Known As

Blue Pygmy Miniature Creeping Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

3a-8b

3-4 inch | $31

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

15-18 inch spread | $196

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Pygmy' plant details

Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Pygmy' is an evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Pygmy'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: bonsai, border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Pygmy'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another fairy forest candidate, this blue needled little lovely grows into a rounded mound 6” tall and one foot wide...at the turtle speed of 1-2” annually. Spare the shears! Enjoys well drained soil and sun; drought tolerant, deer and critter resistant. Perfect rock garden gem or to show off in a trough.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Blue-gray foliage forms a flat round bun. Very slow growing. Great selection for troughs and rock gardens.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Pygmy' - A miniature variety of Creeping Juniper. Leaves are a blue-grey on a flat round bun. Found by Mr. Neumann , head propagator of Jeddeloh Nurseries in Germany about 1990. Great for troughs and rock gardens. Very good plant for Bonsai, Fairy Gardens and Miniature Railroading.