Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Salix
'Iceberg Alley'
willow
Salix 'Iceberg Alley' is a compact deciduous willow with a cool, silvery presence, perfect for adding texture and light to modern borders. Its frosted, silvery-green leaves have white undersides, creating a powdery effect that makes neighbouring greens look richer and brighter. In early spring, before the foliage fully unfurls, Salix 'Iceberg Alley' produces fuzzy silver catkins, each fringed with vibrant red stamens like tiny sparks against frost. The result is both fresh and quietly dramatic. Salix 'Iceberg Alley' is especially valuable where a garden needs structure, seasonal interest and a softer alternative to more formal shrubs.
Plant Salix 'Iceberg Alley' in full sun and moisture-retentive soil, where it can enjoy the damp conditions that many shrubs would consider an unreasonable request. It thrives in wet or permanently damp ground, making it excellent for pond edges, rain gardens, low-lying borders and contemporary planting schemes with ornamental grasses, ferns or deep green evergreens. Its compact habit keeps Salix 'Iceberg Alley' easy to place, while the silver foliage provides a long season of contrast after the spring catkins fade. Hardy, adaptable and elegantly understated, Salix candida 'Iceberg Alley' is a refined willow for gardeners who appreciate foliage with a cool, coastal sort of glamour.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
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Salix candida 'Iceberg'
syn. Salix candida 'Jefberg' - Flower colour
- White, silver
- Established height
- 1.2-2m+
- Established spread
- 1.2-2m+
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green, silver
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Coastal gardens
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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