Family: Cupressaceae • Pot diameter: 17 cm • Height: 30 cm
The plant that doesn’t know how to fade 🎨
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Gold Coast' is a hardy, evergreen shrub with golden-green foliage and bright yellow tips. Forms a spreading, ground-hugging habit that quickly covers soil and suppresses weeds.
Plant in a sunny site with well-drained soil. Perfect for slopes, rock gardens or mass planting for visual unity. Thrives in dry, tough conditions.
Best companions
🌿 With low groundcovers for density
🌸 With flowering plants for contrast
🌲 With taller conifers for structure
Variety origin
Juniperus x pfitzeriana is a hybrid of juniper species, widely cultivated in Europe and Asia for its toughness and dense habit.
The cultivar 'Gold Coast' was selected for its golden-green foliage and ability to cover large areas effectively, adding color and vibrancy to any landscape.
1) Soil: Well-drained, even poor or sandy.
2) Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established.
3) Light/Temp: Full sun; hardy to -25°C.
🔎 Item
Details
🌿 Species
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Gold Coast'
🪴 Pot/Size
17 cm • 30 cm height
☀️ Light
Full sun
💧 Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant
🌡️ Temperature
Hardy to -25°C
📈 Growth
Spreading, groundcover habit
🐾 Toxicity
Non-toxic — safe for kids & pets
💡 Tip: Great for slopes or areas where you want less weeding — its dense habit suppresses weeds.
🤔 Did you know?Juniperus x pfitzeriana originated in 19th-century Germany and has since become one of the most popular ornamental conifer hybrids worldwide.
Why you’ll love it
✨ Golden-green foliage that brightens the garden. 🌿 Dense, spreading habit suppresses weeds. ❄️ Resistant to frost and drought.
🧠 Greenleaf geek facts
🧬 Hybrid juniper, family Cupressaceae. 🌱 Reaches ~70 cm height and 1 m spread in 10 years. 📖 Widely used for slopes, banks and groundcover planting.
☀️ What light does it need?
Full sun; best color in maximum light.
💧 How often to water?
Moderate; drought tolerant after establishment.
🌡️ What temperatures does it tolerate?
Hardy down to -25°C; ideal for cold climates.
🌱 What soil mix is best?
Well-drained, even poor or sandy soils; avoid heavy, waterlogged ground.
🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Size, form or coloring depends on season, growing conditions and the nature of each plant.
Juniperus 'gold coast' 17cm Care & Tips
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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.
