Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Juniperus conferta ‘Golden Blue Pacific’
Golden Blue Pacific Juniper
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Height
- 10 to 12 inches
- Width
- 4 to 6 feet
- Flower color
- Non-flowering
- Foliage color
- Golden-yellow to blue-green, more golden in full sun
- Bloom time
- N/A (no prominent flowers)
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Maintenance
- Low; minimal pruning required
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Provides shelter for birds and may attract some pollinators due to berries
About this plant
Juniperus conferta 'Golden Blue Pacific' is a vibrant, spreading evergreen known for its striking foliage that transitions from soft blue-green to golden yellow, particularly in the cooler months. This dense, mat-forming juniper has needle-like leaves that are soft to the touch and provide year-round color and texture to the garden. While it doesn't produce notable flowers, its changing hues, especially the golden tones in fall and winter, create seasonal interest.
Originating as a cultivar of the shore juniper, 'Golden Blue Pacific' was bred for its enhanced color and adaptability to coastal conditions. It's often used as ground cover or to stabilize slopes, where its creeping form and resilience against harsh weather conditions make it ideal. Its combination of eye-catching foliage and hardiness makes it a popular choice for adding both beauty and function to landscapes.
Works well in
Waterwise Gardens · Rock Gardens · Slopes & Banks · Coastal Gardens
Companion plants
Abelias · Tufted hair grass · Stonecrop · Coneflower · Agastache · Blazing star
Design tip
Use ‘Golden Blue Pacific’ where its creeping habit can spread across open ground or cascade along a slope. The foliage shifts from soft blue-green to golden yellow, with its strongest golden tones developing in full sun and during the cooler months, providing year-round color and seasonal contrast.
