Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold' – A Golden-Glow Evergreen Accent
Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold' is a striking, low-growing evergreen conifer known for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage that adds warmth and brightness to any landscape. With its mounding, spreading form and year-round interest, it’s a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a colorful, low-maintenance ground cover or accent plant. 'Old Gold' thrives in various garden settings, bringing texture and warmth to both contemporary and traditional designs.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
Spring to Summer:
- The golden-yellow foliage takes center stage, providing a warm, radiant contrast to surrounding plants.
- The plant maintains its rich color throughout the growing season, creating a soft, shimmering carpet that fills garden spaces with light.
Autumn:
- The foliage transitions to deeper gold and green tones, adding a subtle contrast to other plants as the weather cools.
Winter:
- As an evergreen, 'Old Gold' retains its striking golden hues through the winter months, offering color and texture during the colder season.
Structure & Form
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Height & Spread: Grows to a height of 30–45 cm, with a spread of up to 1.5 meters, forming a dense, low mound.
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Form: Mounding, spreading growth habit creates a soft, cushion-like effect in the garden.
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Growth Habit: Slow-growing and compact, 'Old Gold' maintains its rounded shape and gradually spreads to cover areas, providing steady coverage over time.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Ground Cover: Ideal for filling in gaps or covering large areas, especially in sunny spots where it can showcase its golden foliage.
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Rock Gardens & Containers: Creates a striking contrast when planted among rocks or in containers, adding a golden hue to the landscape.
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Borders & Edging: Excellent as a low-growing, colorful edge along pathways or garden beds.
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Low Maintenance Gardens: Its drought-tolerant nature and minimal pruning requirements make it a great addition to easy-care or water-wise gardens.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade; more sun results in more vibrant golden coloring.
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Soil: Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy, making it ideal for a variety of climates, including colder regions.
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Maintenance: Requires minimal care; occasional pruning may be needed to shape or remove dead or damaged branches. Water during dry periods, particularly during the summer.
Why Choose Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold'?
With its unique golden-yellow foliage, compact form, and low-maintenance care, Juniperus 'Old Gold' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add year-round color, texture, and warmth to their landscapes. Its versatility in various garden settings, from ground cover to container planting, makes it a standout plant in any design.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Evergreens: Pair with other low-growing evergreens like Juniperus 'Blue Carpet' or 'Blue Star' for a beautiful contrast of colors and textures.
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Perennials: Complement with perennials such as Sedum, Heuchera, or Echinacea for a varied texture and seasonal interest.
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Grasses: Combine with ornamental grasses like Festuca or Carex for a natural, soft contrast to its golden tones.
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Flowering Shrubs: Plant alongside compact flowering shrubs like Spirea or Lavender to create a colorful and fragrant planting scheme.
Juniperus 'Old Gold' is an ideal plant for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, eye-catching addition to their landscape. With its warm golden foliage, spreading growth habit, and resilience, it’s the perfect way to add color and texture to any garden or landscape year after year.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
