Juniperus horizontalis ‘Limeglow’ (Creeping Juniper)
Creeping Juniper 'Limeglow', Juniperus horizontalis 'Limeglow'
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Limeglow’ (Creeping Juniper) is a dwarf evergreen shrub forming a splendid vase-shaped mound of brilliant chartreuse, feathery, scale-like foliage. It keeps its lovely color during the growing season, even in hot summers. In winter, the foliage turns shades of copper-bronze, orange, and purple. Slow-growing, 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 6-12 in. tall (15-30 cm) and 1-3 ft. wide (30-90 cm).
- 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 | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, 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 |
Alternative Plants to Consider
Fotoflor
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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 | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, 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 |
