Juniperus horizontalis Golden Carpet (Creeping Juniper)
Providing a bright splash of color all year round, Juniperus horizontalis ‘Golden Carpet’ (Creeping Juniper) is a low, spreading evergreen shrub with brilliant golden foliage that does not burn in full sun. In winter, the foliage turns deep gold and salmon-orange with green undertones.
Providing a bright splash of color all year round, Juniperus horizontalis 'Golden Carpet' (Creeping Juniper) is a low, spreading evergreen shrub with brilliant golden foliage that does not burn in full sun. In winter, the foliage turns deep gold and salmon-orange with green undertones. Slow-growing, 4-6 in. per year (10-15 cm), this Creeping Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant, and groundcover and looks terrific when cascading over walls. A marvelous addition for rocky soils and hot, dry garden spots.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities
- Grows up to 4 in. tall (10 cm) and 4 ft. wide (120 cm) after 10 years.
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including dry soils or poor soils but prefers sandy soils. Drought tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet soils.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or ground cover. Great for rock gardens, foundation plantings, banks, and slopes for erosion control.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native to Alaska, Canada, and the northern U.S.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Juniperus – Junipers |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48″ (120cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |