Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’ - The blue cone juniper
Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’, known as the blue cone mossy juniper, is a remarkable plant that adds an elegant and unique touch to any garden or landscape design. This variety of Chinese juniper stands out with its unusual colour and shape, making it a preferred choice for gardeners and landscape designers.
An elegant eye-catcher
The blue cone juniper is characterised by its slender, cone-shaped growth habit, which gives it an elegant yet striking appearance. With a growth height of up to 3 metres and a width of around 1 metre, it is ideal for smaller gardens where vertical accents are required. Its dense, scale-like needles have a striking bluish-green colour that is particularly eye-catching in the garden and only loses a little of its intensity over the course of the year.
Easy to care for and robust
This plant is not only beautiful, but also extremely robust and easy to care for. Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’ prefers sunny to semi-shady locations and thrives in almost any soil as long as it is well-drained. Once established, the blue cone juniper is very drought-resistant and requires little water. Its resistance to cold and drought makes it an excellent choice for various climates.
Versatile uses
The blue cone juniper is ideal for various garden designs. In formal gardens, it can be planted as a specimen plant or in rows to create elegant, natural barriers. Its compact shape and striking colour also make it ideal for rock gardens, where it can serve as a contrast to lower plants and stones. It is also an excellent choice for planters and can stylishly embellish patios or balconies.
A highlight all year round
One of the outstanding features of Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’ is its year-round attractiveness. While many plants only show their beauty at certain times of the year, the blue cone juniper retains its magnificent colour and shape all year round. This makes it a valuable feature in winter gardens, where it provides colour and structure during the barren season.
Fits in with various garden themes
Blue cone juniper suits a variety of garden themes. In modern gardens, it can serve as a minimalist, sculptural element, while in traditional gardens it stands out with its classic shape and colour. It also blends harmoniously into Asian gardens and complements the calm, meditative ambience.
A contribution to biodiversity
In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’ also contributes to biodiversity. Its dense branches provide shelter and nesting opportunities for birds, while the berries are a source of food for various bird species in autumn. In this way, it supports the ecological balance in the garden.
Juniperus chinensis ‘Stricta’ is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a low-maintenance, robust and beautiful plant. With its unique colour and shape, it offers year-round visual appeal and can be used in a variety of garden designs. Whether as a solitary plant, in groups or in planters, the blue cone juniper is always an eye-catcher and enriches any garden.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
