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Product Overview
Juniperus horizontalis Glauca commonly known as Blue Creeping Juniper, is a low-growing, evergreen conifer renowned for its attractive silver-blue foliage and prostrate growth habit. This hardy plant is well-suited to Australian gardens, offering year-round interest and functionality.
Growth:
Glauca typically reaches a height of 10–30 cm and can spread up to 1.5–2 metres, forming a dense, mat-like ground cover. Its trailing branches root at the nodes, allowing it to cover large areas effectively.
Light Requirements:
Thrives in full sun, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can tolerate partial shade, full sun exposure ensures optimal growth and vibrant foliage colour.
Soil Requirements:
Prefers well-draining soils, ranging from sandy to loamy textures. It is adaptable to various soil types, including poor soils, provided there is good drainage. The plant tolerates a range of pH levels, from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline.
Water Requirements:
Once established, Glauca is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. Regular watering during the establishment phase is essential, but overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot.
Frost Tolerance:
Hardy in regions with mild to severe frost, making it suitable for a wide range of Australian climates.
Drought Tolerance:
Exhibits high drought tolerance once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscapes.
Flowering Information:
Produces inconspicuous, small, yellowish-brown male cones and round, bluish-black female cones with a silvery bloom. The cones are not particularly ornamental but add subtle interest.
Spacing Requirements:
Space plants 1.2–1.8 metres apart to allow for their spreading habit and to ensure adequate air circulation, reducing the risk of fungal diseases.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Generally low-maintenance, Glauca does not require heavy fertilisation. A light application of a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring can support growth, but is often unnecessary if planted in moderately fertile soil.
Care and Maintenance:
Minimal maintenance is required. Pruning is generally unnecessary but can be done to control spread or remove any dead or damaged branches.
