Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Overall Description
Low
trailing habit and ocean blue-green foliage color that keeps good color
year round. Ground cover type juniper used in foundation plantings,
around tall shrubs and trees - looks especially lovely draped over retaining walls & crawling over raised beds, etc. With
maturity, it provides a very effective, solid "carpet" of wonderful
blue / green groundcover. Very hardy, and a very, very popular choice
in landscapes across the country - might very well be the most widely used juniper for groundcover applications.
Typical spacing for good, solid groundcover will be between 2 1/2 - 3 feet, but will vary slightly due to exact planting location, and area of the country. Spacing closer than 2 1/2 feet is generally NOT recommended, and will usually result in overcrowding issues as the plants mature.
Plant Facts & Specifications
Mature Height: 10-12 inches
Mature Width: 6 ft
Growth rate: Moderate ( 6"-10" avg per yr )
Hardiness Zones: 5-9 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below )
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade - adapts to a wide range of conditions. Growth rate will be slightly slower in shadier spots.
Soil Preference: Will
adapt to virtually any soil that has adequate drainage - does not like
wet, swampy conditions. Has also shown to adapt well to rocky soils
& banks.
Foliage Color & Texture: Very attractive blue / green foliage is very needle like, but rather soft for a needle like variety........surprisingly soft to the touch. Color is absolutely wonderful, and very consistent year round - little, if any, winter discoloration at all!!
Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: None to mention.
Diseases / Insects:
Phomopsis can be a problem...especially if kept in very moist
conditions for extended periods of time.
Fertilization / Feeding: Either
water soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular ( Holly Tone
is excellent ). Other granular types with 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio is
acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall -
avoid feeding during hot summer months, and directly after
transplanting.
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