Juniperus x media - 'Gold Sovereign' (Juniper)

Type Conifer, Evergreen, Ground cover
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Flowers (), Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Juniperus x media cultivation notes: This tough spreading conifer will grow in most well drained soils , including sandy / chalky soil - but avoid clay. Preferring full or part sun they require little pruning or after care. Plant in autumn / spring with plenty of compost dug in to soil

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners! Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

Design & Plant Use for Juniperus x media:
  • Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
  • Conifer with outstanding foliage colour for winter interest
  • Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils

Common Missspellings: Jupiparus, Junipirus, Junaperus, Junipirus, Juneperus

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