Folio № 18 of 36 · in the garden since 2024
Creeping Juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
Prostrate conifer used in cascades and mats; tolerant of pruning and shaping.
The year, as this species lives it
Thirteen phases. Touch any arc — the wheel remembers what each season asks.
Mid Summer · Jul 1 – Aug 10 · happening now
- Watch closely—shallow pots dry fast in heat.
- Pause if growth stalls in heat.
- Avoid.
- Very light touch-ups only.
- Monitor existing wire for bite, especially on fast growers.
- Remove overextended shoots or reversions.
- High risk for spider mites—hose foliage gently to deter.
- Increase humidity around pot and use mulch or moss cover.
- Don’t prune heavily in high heat.
- Only in shaded, cooled conditions.
- Difficult but possible with mist bench.
- Hold; avoid major shaping in heat.
- Indoor or shaded exhibition only.
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The care sheet
The constants — what stays true in every season.
Full sun
Thrives in open exposure; avoid dense shade.
Moderate
Avoid overwatering; use well-draining mix.
Balanced
Use mild fertilizer to avoid excessive shoot growth.
Structural in early spring, maintenance mid-season
Maintain silhouette by pinching tips.
Spring or Autumn
Branches set slowly - longer wiring period needed.
Every 3-5 years
Use coarse soil to maintain drainage.
Cuttings or seed
Cuttings take well in summer with bottom heat.
Hardy; shelter from drying winds.
Provide airflow to avoid fungal issues.
On the bench · 1
Every Creeping Juniper in the garden, oldest hands first.
