Salix integra 'Flamingo' (PBR)
flamingo willow
A popular dwarf willow that is much loved for its flamboyant ‘flamingo’ foliage in spring – a variegated mix of green and white, with pink tips. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves fade to green over the season to be replaced by coral-orange stems over the winter. A good choice for smaller gardens, Salix integra ‘Hakuro-nishiki’ is a compact shrub or small tree bearing the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
How to care for Salix integra Flamingo (PBR):
Grow in a sunny spot with moist, fertile soil, adding plenty of well-rotted compost when planting and keeping the plant at the same depth as in the pot. It responds well to regular watering while establishing and will grow happily in the ground or in a large pot, provided the compost stays evenly moist and doesn’t dry out for long periods.
Mulch each spring to help retain moisture and support fresh variegated growth. Prune in late winter or early spring remove any damaged, diseased or crossing stems and lightly trim back older shoots to encourage strong new growth that shows the best pink and cream colouring.
Mulch each spring to help retain moisture and support fresh variegated growth. Prune in late winter or early spring remove any damaged, diseased or crossing stems and lightly trim back older shoots to encourage strong new growth that shows the best pink and cream colouring.
Eventual height:
2.5m
Eventual spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
3 litre pot | 80cm tall
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