& Salix Gracilistyla Mount Aso 12cm Potted Plant x 1

Thompson & Morgan Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ is a recent introduction and it’s no surprise that this comes from a cut flower breeder! Exquisitely tactile, fluffy pink catkins fill the upright stems of this Japanese Pussy Willow in late winter - the perfect addition to winter bouquets a flower arrangements. Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ also makes a fine garden shrub, bringing plenty of texture to winter borders. The pink catkins turn to gold as the pollen is revealed in late spring, and the blue-green foliage forms a handsome backdrop for other summer flowering plants. Ideal as a specimen plant or as an addition to cottage or cut flower gardens. Grow Salix in a sunny or partially shaded position, in any well drained soil. Water well until established, prune out dead or old wood to encourage new shoots to appear. Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower Gardens, Specimen Plant Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Full Sun Height: Up to 150cm (59in) Spread: Up to 150cm (59in) Ease of Growing: Easy Ease of Aftercare: Easy Features: Irresistible fluffy pink catkins Handsome blue-green foliage with silvery undersides Pink Catkins turn to gold as the pollen is revealed in late spring Ideal for cut flower arrangements and winter borders Specifications: Model Number: KA2997