{"product_id":"large-4-5-ft-tall-flamingo-willow-salix-integra-standard-tree-hakuro-nishiki","title":"Large 4 - 5 ft Tall Flamingo Willow Salix integra Standard Tree 'Hakuro-nishiki'","description":"\u003cp\u003eStriking spring tree with beautiful pink-leaves erupting into colour every year - fountains of colour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are an amazing combination of green cream and lovely powder pink - hence its common name 'Flamingo Willow'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are in a standard lollipop form - a clear stem with a ball of colour on top, skilfully grafted on\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotally hardy, this low maintenance plant is great to add height to gardens, or in pairs in large pots for a more formal look\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as an established plant in a 7L pot, approx. 120 - 140 cm tall, shaped standard head.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stunning 'Flamingo Willow', or Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'  to give it it's correct botanical name, produces a stunning spring and summer ritual, bursting forth from bare branches, often with catkins on, into a mass of amazing creamy pink variegated and tipped new shoots, set against white mottled and marbled leaves, keeping that lovely contrast all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinding great specimen trees for smaller gardens or limited spaces, such as patios, can be a challenge, but we think we've cracked it for you here!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is really hardy and easy to grow, simply hack it back to shape in late autumn, it is great in large pots as a feature plant, but needs to be grown where you can see it's delicate colours. It's not fussy at all for soil conditions, but do not let it dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun is moist, well-drainded soil - willows love moisture so you can be sure that they'll be happy with a regular dousing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContainer plants especially should be kept well-watered, however don't let them sit in permanent wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePruning is simply a case of a light trim in spring to reshape the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64733090480477,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thelivingleaf.co.uk\/products\/large-4-5-ft-tall-flamingo-willow-salix-integra-standard-tree-hakuro-nishiki","provider":"Thelivingleaf.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}