| Botanical name | Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa' |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Wilton's carpet |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Plant has feathery, grey-green leaves. In cold areas, the leaves turn to deep purple in winter. |
| Uses in landscape design | Plant is useful for foreground contrast planting or covering banks. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Interesting info | In cold areas, the leaves turn to deep purple in winter. |
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa' (Wilton's carpet)
- Botanical name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa'
- Common name(s): Wilton's carpet
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
With feathery, grey-green leaves and branches that grow at a 45° angle, this ground cover is useful for foreground contrast planting or covering banks. In cold areas, the leaves turn to deep purple in winter. It can reach 1m in height and is drought resistant. ‘Prince of Wales’, a spreading ground cover with green foliage and an even growth habit, reaches about 200mm tall.
Botanical Pronunciation: ju-NIP-er-us Ho-ree-zon-ta-lis
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa' requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Plant has feathery, grey-green leaves. In cold areas, the leaves turn to deep purple in winter.
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