Flamingo Willow Tree | Salix integra 'Flamingo Royal'
Foliage worthy of any monarch
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Tree with an 80cm Stem in a 4L Pot
120cm on arrival
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Flamingo Willow Tree
Salix integra 'Flamingo Royal'
- With its mottled green, cream and coral-pink foliage, is it any wonder that willow trees like 'Flamingo Royal' are so popular? Perfect for front gardens or patio growing, this showy sensation is the definition of a crowd-pleaser.
- Sporting darker, more vibrant red stems than the standard flamingo willow, this tree certainly doesn't hold back on the visual impact front.
- In spring, before the emergence of the foliage, the tree produces lovely yellow catkins, which would be pretty enough to sell this plant even without the foliage!
- Growing to just a couple of metres tall (and easily kept even shorter), this flamingo willow tree is perfect for gardens where space is more limited.
- Designated as one of the RHS's Plants for Pollinators, 'Flamingo Royal' will attract a wealth of beneficial pollinating insects, like bees and butterflies.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve trimming new growth, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.
- Your flamingo willow will arrive with a wax seal over the graft union at the top of the stem - this is a protective seal that will naturally come away as the tree matures and the stem thickens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Flamingo Willow Tree can be grown in a large pot (60cm+), but it is vigorous and very thirsty. It may outgrow the pot after a few years. Keep well-watered, especially when temperatures exceed 20°C.
How big does it get?
The Flamingo Willow Tree usually grows to a compact height of 2 to 3 metres, with a similar spread of 2 to 3 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Flamingo Willow Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Flamingo Willow Tree prefers moist to wet soil and can thrive in poorly drained areas. It is very hardy and can tolerate soil temperatures down to -15°C. A 5cm to 10cm layer of mulch helps retain moisture.
How much watering does this plant need?
Flamingo Willow Tree is a thirsty plant that requires frequent watering, needing approximately 20 to 30 litres per week. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist to wet, and water generously when temperatures exceed 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
Flamingo Willow Tree benefits from hard pruning in late winter or early spring, cutting back stems to around 10-20cm from the base, to encourage vigorous new growth.
How hardy is this plant?
The flamingo willow is hardy in all of the UK, with an RHS hardiness rating of H6, allowing it to withstand winter temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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