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 (easily maintained at desired height)
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 can be planted in the ground. Use a large pot with drainage holes and moisture-retentive compost for container growing. Position in full sun for the most vibrant pink colour, though it tolerates partial shade. Water regularly - willows prefer moist soil and should not be allowed to dry out completely. Feed container plants monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain the topiary shape and encourage fresh, colourful new growth. Remove any plain green shoots that appear to maintain variegation.

Perfect For

• Container planting on patios and terraces
• Adding vibrant colour to small gardens
• Formal and cottage garden designs
• Creating focal points and specimen features
• Framing entrances and pathways
• Pairing in matching sets for symmetry
• Contemporary and traditional garden styles

Why Choose Flamingo Willow Quarter Standard?

Flamingo Willow is one of the most colourful and eye-catching topiary trees available. The stunning variegated foliage provides months of interest as it changes colour throughout the season, while the compact quarter standard form makes it perfect for smaller gardens and containers. It's an excellent choice for adding a splash of colour and elegance to any garden setting.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality topiary and specimen plants for UK gardens.