Salix 'Mount Aso'
£15.00
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notes
Most people plant Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' for the utterly charming catkins that appear in the late winter, early spring. These are the softest of pinks with a grey fuzzy texture, as soft as mink; it is at once pretty and irresistibly tactile, and hugely cheering at the end of winter.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3 L
- Height and Spread: 150cm x 150 cm (4ft 11in) over 5 years
Features
notes
Most people plant Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' for the utterly charming catkins that appear in the late winter, early spring. These are the softest of pinks with a grey fuzzy texture, as soft as mink; it is at once pretty and irresistibly tactile, and hugely cheering at the end of winter.
Insights
This hardy, deciduous shrub is perfect for the back of a sunny border. It will not take over and its delicate foliage with silvery grey undersides provides a delightful foil for herbaceous summer flowers. (In case you were wondering, Mount Aso, the largest active volcano in Japan, last erupted in 2016.)
Details
- Catkins end of winter, beginning of spring
- Fully hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South, East or West facing
- Full sun
Care
Grow in moist but well drained soil, in full sun. Minimum pruning required.
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