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Salix ‘Flamingo’ USPP#17490 COPF

Posted in Flowering Shrubs, Plant Portfolio

Salix Flamingo  a much improved mutation of Salix Hakuro Hishiki, has resulted in no leaf scorch, stronger branches and much richer hues. When compared in field crops in the Netherlands the pink color arrives 2 weeks earlier and lasts 2 weeks later than Hishiki. This Flamingo you’ll be proud to have in your garden!

Salix Flamingo, a deciduous dappled willow, has variegated colors throughout the growing season ranging from apple green and rose to deep magenta.  What’s more, striking red stems are revealed after it loses its foliage in autumn. An excellent hedge shrub or specimen plant, the hit of color has tremendous impact, especially when contrasted with darker shrubs or containers. Salix Flamingo can also be formed into a tree standard.

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Salix integra ‘Flamingo’ USPP#17490 COPF

Inventor:  Peter Bonetekoe, Boskoop, The Netherlands

Colour: foliage magenta rose to variegated blush pink; stems pink in spring and red in autumn and winter

Blooming season: late spring to fall

Zone: 4-9

Mature Size  H 1.75 m x W 1.75 m

Care:  Prune in March or April while dormant but after the last frost. Shear in mid-summer to keep bushy. Prefers PH of acidic to slightly alkaline soil. Add plenty of compost. Water consistently.  Use general fertilizer in early spring before growth begins.

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