Family: Cupressaceae • Pot diameter: 13 cm • Height: 20 cm
The plant that refuses to… fade 🎨
Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Gold Coast’ is a tough, evergreen shrub with golden-green foliage and bright yellow tips. It forms a low, spreading shape that quickly covers ground and suppresses weeds.
In a sunny position with free-draining soil. Ideal for slopes, rock gardens or mass planting for visual unity. Handles dry and challenging conditions.
What to pair it with
🌿 With low groundcovers for extra density
🌸 With flowering plants for colour contrast
🌲 With taller conifers for structure
Variety origin
Juniperus × pfitzeriana is a hybrid derived from crosses of juniper species, widely grown across Europe and Asia for its resilience and dense habit.
The cultivar ‘Gold Coast’ was selected for its intense golden-green foliage and its ability to cover large areas effectively, adding brightness and colour to any landscape.
1) Medium: Free draining, even poor or sandy.
2) Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established.
3) Light/Temperature: Full sun; hardy down to -25°C.
🔎 Item
Info
🌿 Species
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Gold Coast'
🪴 Pot/Size
13 cm • 20 cm tall
☀️ Light
Full sun
💧 Water
Moderate; drought tolerant
🌡️ Temperature
Hardy to -25°C
📈 Habit
Spreading, ground-covering
🐾 Toxicity
Suitable around children and pets
💡 Tip: Perfect for slopes or areas where you’d rather avoid frequent weeding — its dense habit suppresses weeds.
🤔 Did you know?Juniperus × pfitzeriana originated in 19th-century Germany and has since become one of the most popular ornamental conifer hybrids.
Why you’ll love it
✨ Golden-green foliage that brightens the space. 🌿 Dense, spreading habit that suppresses weeds. ❄️ Resistant to frost and drought.
🧠 Greenleaf for nerds — Trivia nobody asked for
🧬 Juniper hybrid, family Cupressaceae. 🌱 Reaches ~70 cm tall and ~1 m wide in 10 years. 📖 Extensively used on slopes, banks and as groundcover.
☀️ What light does it need?
Full sun; colour is strongest in full exposure.
💧 How often do I water?
Moderately; drought tolerant once established.
🌡️ What temperatures can it handle?
Hardy to -25°C; ideal for colder regions.
🌱 What soil does it want?
Well-drained soil, even poor or sandy; avoid heavy, wet sites.
🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Form, size or colouration depend on the season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
Juniperus 'gold coast' 13cm Care & Tips
We take care of the packaging!
With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!
All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.
The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.
