Creeping juniper | Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee Blue' - Height 10-15cm - Width 50-60cm - 10lt

The Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee Blue', often referred to simply as the Icee Blue juniper, is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant, frosty-blue foliage. This hardy, resilient juniper is well-suited to various landscaping applications, especially as a ground cover or in rock gardens, thanks to its dense, creeping growth habit.

Reaching a mature height of around 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) and spreading up to 1.5-2 metres (5-7 feet), the Icee Blue forms a thick, carpet-like mat that suppresses weeds and provides excellent coverage. The foliage boasts a silvery-blue hue throughout most of the year, turning a purplish-blue in the colder winter months, adding seasonal interest to the garden. This colour transformation makes it particularly popular in ornamental landscapes, where it creates striking contrast against darker foliage plants or brightly coloured flowers.

Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee Blue' is well-known for its hardiness and tolerance of poor soil conditions, making it a practical choice for challenging environments. It thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade, and it prefers well-drained soil, though it can endure dry conditions once established. Its resilience to cold weather and wind exposure is an added benefit, making it suitable for gardens across the UK, including coastal areas.

Low-maintenance by nature, the Icee Blue juniper requires little care once established. Occasional pruning can help maintain its shape and control its spread, but it generally grows uniformly and resists disease well. Its salt tolerance also makes it a reliable option for areas near roads or pathways treated with de-icing salt. Overall, Juniperus horizontalis 'Icee Blue' is a versatile, visually appealing, and low-effort shrub that adds year-round colour and texture to a variety of garden settings.