Salix 'Hakuro-nishiki'
"Flamingo willow"
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
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Description
Salix 'Hakuro-nishiki' is a flamingo willow with a rare talent for changing its outfit as the season unfolds. In spring, the fresh young leaves emerge flushed pink, giving Salix 'Hakuro-nishiki' its wonderfully airy, blushed appearance. As they mature, the foliage becomes beautifully variegated in shades of pink, creamy white and green, before settling into a greener look as summer progresses. This constant shift keeps Salix 'Hakuro-nishiki' lively and engaging, never static, always worth another glance. Its softly arching branches droop slightly at the tips, adding grace to the shape, while yellow catkins appear in spring to bring an extra seasonal detail. The RHS Award of Garden Merit confirms that Salix 'Hakuro-nishiki' is not just pretty, but a dependable and rewarding garden performer too.
Whether grown as a deciduous shrub or trained as a small tree, Salix 'Hakuro-nishiki' brings lightness, colour and movement to the garden. It is especially effective where its variegated foliage can brighten darker corners or provide contrast among richer greens and deeper flower colours. In autumn, the stems develop attractive orange-red tones, extending the interest neatly into another season, which is very generous of it. Salix 'Hakuro-nishiki' suits a wide range of planting styles, from contemporary borders to more relaxed cottage schemes, and its elegant outline makes it useful as a focal point in smaller spaces too. Distinctive, graceful and full of character, Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' is a superb choice for gardeners who appreciate foliage with flair.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki'
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Flower colour
White, pink, cream
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
1.2-2m+
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Established spread
1.2-2m+
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Salix 'Hakuro-nishiki' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Flamingo willow" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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