Salix

(Dappled Willow) Flamingo

Picture a shrub that looks as if it has been dipped in pink and cream: Salix Flamingo unfurls its young leaves in soft pink and white against fresh green, and the colour keeps playing along through the season. Give it some room: it grows to about 300 cm tall and 200-250 cm wide, so plan on 1 per 2-3 square metres in a roomy border, or about 1 per metre for a loose, airy hedge. The slim, arching branches sway in the breeze, and the small spring catkins are an early stop for bees. It looks lovely in a sunny border, along a fence or in a large pot on the patio, and this green friend takes a trim in its stride if you want it neater and smaller. The colour is strongest on young growth, so what arrives with you depends on the season.

Give it a spot in full sun to light shade: the pink shows best with plenty of light, while a little afternoon shade keeps the delicate young leaves from scorching. Plant it in ordinary garden soil that stays pleasantly moist, because willows are thirsty by nature and sulk when their roots dry out. Water well in dry spells and check pots often, as they dry out much faster than the border. Prune back firmly in late winter or early spring, by a third to a half if you like: the pink and cream colour appears on fresh shoots, so a good trim means more of it. This willow is fully hardy, so it stays outside all winter without any wrapping.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.