Photo by Conifer Kingdom
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Also Known As
- Picea pungens 'Blaue Kissen'
- Blue Cushion Colorado Spruce
Picea pungens 'Blaukissen' plant details
Picea pungens 'Blaukissen' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Picea pungens 'Blaukissen'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: pinaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, globose, miniature, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Picea pungens 'Blaukissen'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This dense, mounding blue spruce has a very slow growth rate, making it an ideal rock graden plant with a fabulous color!
By: Conifer Kingdom
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How to Grow Picea pungens 'Blaukissen'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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