Salix integra Flamingo - Flamingo Willow
Salix integra Flamingo - Flamingo Willow
Salix integra Flamingo - Flamingo Willow
Salix integra Flamingo - Flamingo Willow
Salix integra Flamingo - Flamingo Willow
Salix integra Flamingo - Flamingo Willow
Salix integra Flamingo - Flamingo Willow
Salix integra Flamingo - Flamingo Willow
Salix integra Flamingo®
Flamingo Willow
I have received this shrub. I am a little disappointed because the stem is not straight. I have put in 3 stakes to try to straighten the shrub, but I do not know what that will do... not sure it will straighten it. I am also waiting to see how it develops at the graft point. It looks fragile to me.
Elise, 15/11/2025
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Description
The Salix integra 'Flamingo' is a variety of willow bush resembling the variety 'Hakuro Nishiki', but with an additional attraction; its decorative red young wood shoots in winter after the leaves have fallen. These shoots have the same mix of colours, green, white, and especially pink, which gives these willows their name "shrimp". This small bush forms a ball of colours bursting in all directions with its graceful branches that sway in the wind. Perfectly hardy, it can be grown without difficulty in open ground or in a container on the terrace. Its only requirement is a fertile soil that remains moist, even damp.
The Salix integra, from the family Salicaceae, is native to the Far East. It is found naturally in Russia, northern China, Korea, and Japan. It is a bush very resistant to cold, tied to moist and cool places, very present in its natural state in wet meadows, valleys, and along watercourses. It is perfectly adapted to our humid temperate climates, even cold ones. Its foliage develops in spring and falls in autumn.
The cultivar 'Flamingo' is a more recent selection than 'Hakuro Nishiki', the star of the 90s. It is a bush of fairly rapid growth, with numerous thin and flexible branches, quite compact, with a naturally rounded habit. It can be grown as a bush or grafted on a stem. At maturity, it will reach between 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) and 2.00 m in maximum height with a roughly equivalent spread. It is remarkable for its tricoloured foliage, green, white, and pink, with this colour being most visible from a distance. The bush forms a luminous ball with thin branches shooting out in all directions, very spectacular with its delicate pink leaves swaying at the slightest breeze. Flamingo means pink flamingo, and this name evokes the pure and very original pink displayed by this bush (few plants can compete in this register, like the Oenanthe javanica Flamingo).
Like many variegated bushes, the Willow shrimp prefers shaded exposures, especially in hot climates when the air is dry. Avoid too much sun exposure in this case, as it may cause the foliage to burn. It will thrive on the edge of a wood, or in an east or west-facing position. Its modest growth suits small spaces where it can be planted as a standalone specimen, in the center of a bed of perennials or bushes. It can also be grown in a large pot, taking care to choose one with a fairly neutral colour so as not to interfere with the colour festival of this willow! It can be happily associated with bushes with dark green foliage for the same reason, such as Camellias with their glossy evergreen leaves that will contrast without excess with the delicacy of the variegated leaves of our 'Flamingo' willow. The sobriety of a Hydrangea aspera Macrophylla, with its hairy dark green foliage, will temper in perfect harmony the exuberance of this willow shrimp.
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Botanical data
Salix
integra
Flamingo®
Salicacaea
Flamingo Willow
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant this Willow shrimp in full sun, or in partial shade in warm climates. This willow enjoys humidity so it should not be planted in overly sandy soil. Dig a planting hole of 50 cm (19.7 in) in all directions and optionally add compost by mixing it with the existing soil to improve its water retention. This willow is not very demanding in terms of pH and soil type, which can be slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly chalky. However, it cannot tolerate any drought. On the other hand, it adapts very well to very moist soils. To enhance the ornamental effect of the young shoots, prune them back in late winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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