Juniper - Blue Chip - #2

Transform your landscape with the Juniper - Blue Chip, a hardy, low-maintenance groundcover prized for its dense, spreading habit and brilliant silvery-blue foliage. This compact evergreen forms a soft carpet of needle-like leaves that maintain their color throughout the seasons, even offering a purplish tint in winter for added visual interest.

Ideal for slopes, rock gardens, retaining walls, or as an erosion-control plant, Blue Chip Juniper thrives in tough conditions and requires little upkeep. Its natural resistance to deer, drought, and poor soil makes it a reliable choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Key Features:

Dense, mat-forming groundcover with a spreading habit

Silvery-blue foliage with winter color variation

Drought-tolerant once established

Deer-resistant and low maintenance

Excellent for erosion control, rock gardens, and borders

Hardy in zones 3–9

Plant Care Instructions:

1. Sunlight: Requires full sun (6+ hours daily) for best color and growth.

2. Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained conditions. Avoid wet or poorly draining sites.

3. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Afterward, it's drought-tolerant and needs minimal watering.

4. Pruning: No regular pruning needed. Light trimming can control spread or remove dead tips.

5. Fertilization: Apply a slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring if growth appears sluggish.

6. Winter Care: Fully winter-hardy with no special protection needed.