Creeping Juniper 'Wiltonii'

Juniperus horizontalis

How to grow Creeping Juniper 'Wiltonii'

  • Full Sun

  • Very Low

Growth rate: Fast
Fertilization: Early Spring
Pruning: Little pruning required.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Wiltonii is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Wiltonii from seed

Ensure a seed sowing distance of 5.92 feet (1.82 metres).

Transplanting Wiltonii

1. Dig hole 2 times width the pot
2. Pick up by root ball and place in hole even with ground level
3. Backfill with Tree & Shrub Garden Soil to ground level and tamp
4. Apply Continuous Release Fertilizer as directed
5. Form water basin. Water with Root Stimulator as directed
6. Add 3" layer of mulch around base
7. Water once per week (in lieu of rain) for the first year

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Wiltonii is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Wiltonii

Other Names for Creeping Juniper 'Wiltonii'

Blue Rug Juniper, Juniper Horizontalis Wiltonii

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