Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'

East Asia to Japan.

Flamingo willow 'Hakuro Nishiki' is a bushy and densely growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 30 cm per year.

The shoots of Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' are brown-orange in colour.

High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Flamingo willow 'Hakuro Nishiki' are green-white, lanceolate. These are about 3 - 7 cm in size. White-pink coloured shoots. Flamingo willow 'Hakuro Nishiki' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Flamingo willow 'Hakuro Nishiki' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, hedge, green border

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

The Flamingo willow 'Hakuro Nishiki' sets beautiful accents together with:
Asian feather bristle grass, ice begonia.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.