Golden Carpet Spreading Juniper

Are you searching for an evergreen ground cover for brilliant color all year? Consider Golden Carpet Spreading Juniper, a low-growing evergreen thats cold hardy in zones 3-8. This shrub quickly spreads to fill a blank space, reaching 6 to 8 feet wide. Also known as Juniperus horizontalis Golden Carpet, this juniper features showy needled foliage, emerging in shades of yellow that deepen to gold in the summer and rosy mauve in the winter. Plant this shrub along banks and in borders and beds. Native to North Americas northern half, this low-maintenance ornamental grows quickly and vigorously, spreading low to the ground. Highly adaptable, Golden Carpet is not fussy about temperature and tolerates a variety of soils. Also drought tolerant and deer resistant, this low-maintenance shrub should be on every gardeners list of favorites. Golden Carpet Spreading Juniper Care Plant Golden Carpet in full sun in moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. While Golden Carpet Spreading Juniper is not typically finicky about soil types, ensure the soil drains efficiently and quickly. This ornamental plant is susceptible to fungal diseases such as root rot, so good drainage is key. Amend poorly draining soil, especially soil high in clay, with peat moss or compost to prevent problems. Water weekly until the roots are established, and thereafter water only during extended periods of drought. This conifer is not a heavy feeder. Apply organic compost in the fall if needed. Golden Carpet Spreading Juniper does not require regular pruning. However, it may need light pruning during the early summer to maintain its size. Golden Carpet Spreading Juniper Spacing Space each plant 4 to 6 feet apart for best growth. Choose companions such as Russian sage and hostas to plant alongside Golden Carpet Spreading Juniper in rock and cottage gardens.