Golden Carpet Plant

Mother lode it grows well in full sun and takes on mauve tones in winter.

Golden carpet plant. Overall description golden carpet is a very low growing ground hugging spreading juniper that is very well suited for use as a groundcover. In winter the foliage turns deep gold and salmon orange with green undertones. The dense golden foliage of juniperus horizontalis golden carpet takes on a third dimension as elongated streamers of new growth appear to float over the body of the plant and creep beyond the edges more vigorous than j h. These light loving plants will tolerate light shade or partial shade but they prefer full sun and grow best in warmer environments.

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy the usda created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures. Each plant reaches a height of 9 inches with a spread of up to 2 feet. Golden sedum sedum kamtschaticum is a fast growing sedum often used as an attractive ground cover on dry difficult slopes or banks. Sedum acre golden carpet.

It grows to just 1 to 2 feet tall with a spread of 2 to 3 feet. The lower the zone number the colder the winter. Has a somewhat similar appearance as mother lode juniper but is much hardier and has a much quicker growth rate. If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is 15 f zone 5 then any plants rated zones 3 5 will survive the winter temperatures in.

Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about sedum species gold moss sedum golden carpet stonecrop sedum acre supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dave. How to grow and care for phedimus kamtschaticus golden carpet light. Slow growing 4 6 in. Per year 10 15 cm this creeping juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant.

Golden carpet creeping juniper. Berberis thunbergii golden carpet rhs plants for pollinators plants this plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects. Has performed very well in many areas of the country very vigorous with excellent year round color interest. Providing a bright splash of color all year round juniperus horizontalis golden carpet creeping juniper is a low spreading evergreen shrub with brilliant golden foliage that does not burn in full sun.

Magic carpet is a compact cultivar ideal for small yards. Golden carpet is a very low growing ground hugging spreading juniper that is very well suited for use as a groundcover. During the summer golden sedum is adorned with masses of tiny bright yellow star shaped blooms. Phedimus thrive in any well drained soil good drainage is critical for preventing root rot or fungal diseases.