Scarlet Willow Hedging | Salix alba 'Chermesina'
Fiery colour to light the garden
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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80-100cm inc. roots on arrival
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Scarlet Willow Hedging
Salix alba 'Chermesina'
- Scarlet Willow is a spectacular deciduous native hegde with the best colour. It's suitable for even exposed and wet areas and makes a great screening plant
- Waxy yellow, red and orange stems with pollen-rich catkins early in the spring to attract bees and butterflies to your garden
- A fully hardy, fast growing plant which will reach a height of approx 8m but can easily be maintained at 1-5m
- Chermesina loves damp, fertile, acidic soil but will not thrive in chalk. Plant in full sun for the best colour
- Easy to grow - keep at a manageable height to get plenty of fresh, bright stems
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
What to expect
Height on arrival
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While the Scarlet Willow Hedging is primarily used for hedging, it can be kept in a large container (at least 50 litres) for its first few years.
How big does it get?
The Scarlet Willow Hedging typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 metres and a spread of 8 to 10 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Scarlet Willow Hedging requires full sun to thrive and maintain its vigorous growth.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Scarlet Willow Hedging is highly adaptable and thrives in deep, moist soils, including heavy clay, though it will tolerate most soil types.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Scarlet Willow Hedging thrives in moist conditions and requires about 25 to 50 millimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the Scarlet Willow Hedging needs regular pruning to encourage healthy new growth and optimal flowering.
How hardy is this plant?
Salix alba 'Chermesina' is extremely hardy with an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C and suitable for all UK regions.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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