Salix Nishiki Flamingo 1/2 std

Flamingo Willow - Salix Integra 'Flamingo'

Add vibrant colour to your garden with Flamingo Willow. This stunning deciduous shrub or small tree is renowned for its spectacular variegated foliage that emerges pink in spring, maturing through beautiful shades of pink, cream, and white before becoming predominantly green in late summer. The branches droop slightly at the tips, adding graceful movement, while yellow catkins appear on bare stems in spring, creating a multi-season display of colour and interest.

Key Features

• Stunning Variegated Foliage: Leaves emerge pink, maturing to variegated shades of pink, cream, and white
• Seasonal Colour Changes: Foliage transforms throughout the season, providing ever-changing interest
• Yellow Spring Catkins: Attractive catkins appear in early spring before leaves emerge
• Orange-Red Stems: New growth stems turn orange-red in autumn, adding winter colour
• Graceful Habit: Branches droop slightly at the tips, creating movement and charm
• Compact Size: Reaches 2.5m height and spread, perfect for smaller gardens
• Easy to Grow: Hardy and low maintenance once established

Growing Information

Ultimate Height: 2-2.5m
Ultimate Spread: 2-2.5m
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

Plant in spring or autumn in moist, well-drained soil. 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 with a balanced fertiliser in spring. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh, colourful new growth - the brightest colours appear on young stems. Remove any plain green shoots that appear to maintain variegation. Can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or trained as a small tree.

Perfect For

• Adding vibrant colour to borders
• Small gardens and urban spaces
• Cottage and contemporary garden designs
• Specimen planting as a focal point
• Mixed borders for year-round interest
• Brightening shady corners (though best colour in sun)
• Wildlife gardens - catkins attract early pollinators

Why Choose Flamingo Willow?

Flamingo Willow is one of the most colourful and eye-catching shrubs available. The stunning variegated foliage provides months of interest as it changes colour throughout the season, while the spring catkins and autumn stem colour extend the display. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller gardens, and the easy-care nature makes it ideal for busy gardeners. This is a plant that truly earns its place in the garden with exceptional multi-season appeal.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality ornamental shrubs for UK gardens.