Flamingo Willow: Salix Integra Flamingo: Quarter Standard
Flamingo Willow: Salix Integra Flamingo: Quarter Standard
Flamingo Willow Quarter Standard - Salix Integra 'Flamingo'
Add vibrant colour and elegance to your garden with a Flamingo Willow Quarter Standard. This stunning deciduous tree features a beautifully trained lollipop-shaped head of variegated foliage atop a clear stem. The leaves emerge pink in spring, maturing through variegated shades of pink, cream, and white before becoming predominantly green in late summer, creating a spectacular colour display throughout the growing season.
Key Features
- Stunning Variegated Foliage: Leaves emerge pink, maturing to beautiful variegated shades of pink, cream, and white
- Seasonal Colour Changes: Foliage transforms throughout the season, providing ever-changing interest
- Yellow Spring Catkins: Attractive yellow catkins appear in early spring before leaves emerge
- Elegant Form: Quarter standard shape creates a compact, formal appearance
- Graceful Habit: Branches droop slightly at the tips, adding movement and charm
- Perfect for Small Gardens: Compact size ideal for smaller spaces and containers
- Easy to Grow: Hardy and low maintenance once established
Growing Information
Overall Height: 100–120cm (including pot)
Head Diameter: 40–50cm
Ultimate Height: 1–3m if left unpruned
Ultimate Spread: 1–3m
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Position: Full sun to partial shade (best colour in sun)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)
Planting & Care
Flamingo Willow thrives in containers or in the ground. Position in full sun for the most vibrant pink colour. Water regularly — willows prefer moist soil and should not be allowed to dry out completely. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain the topiary shape and encourage fresh colourful new growth. Remove any plain green shoots to maintain variegation.
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Planting Instructions
Thrives in containers or in the ground in moist well-drained soil. Full sun gives the most vibrant pink colour. Willows prefer consistently moist soil and should not dry out completely. For containers use a large pot with moisture-retentive compost. Water regularly and feed monthly in spring and summer. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh colourful growth. Remove plain green shoots promptly to maintain variegation.
Size & Specification
Quarter standard lollipop topiary at approximately 100-120cm overall height. Head diameter approximately 40-50cm. Ultimate height 1-3m if left unpruned. Growth rate moderate to fast.
Delivery & Dispatch
Pot-grown quarter standard, available year-round subject to stock. Dispatched via overnight courier. Dispatch notification with tracking sent when your order is on its way. Contact us if you require a specific delivery date.
Wildlife & Ecological Notes
Yellow catkins in early spring provide an important early source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinators before most other plants flower. The deciduous canopy provides seasonal shelter and nesting opportunities for garden birds.