juniperus horizontalis 'turquoise spreader' (juniper) orange

juniperus horizontalis 'turquoise spreader' (juniper) orangelow growing with fine textured dense branches feathery foliage is turquoise green in the summer foliage turns bronze green with purple tips in the winter use as a ground cover or for mass plantings zone 3 height 20 30cm spread 150 200cm this juniper cultivar is a vigorous grower that remains quite flat, requiring little maintenance needs little water and is tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions they are good for erosion control on hillsides

snapdragon-like flowers

dislikes winter wetness and deadheading will encourage a prolonged bloom time

uniform mounds of bright green foliage take on a red hue in the fall

height 50-60cm (flower height 85cm)

although a little moisture is needed

accented with light citron-green spots

to prevent self-seeding

they are good for erosion control on hillsides

dried or fresh

to maintain a compact habit

bloom time: early to mid-autumn

needs little water and is tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions