{"product_id":"salix-integra-flamingo-100cm-19cm-pot","title":"Salix integra Flamingo 100cm 19cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalix integra 'Flamingo' is a striking deciduous shrub cultivar renowned for its vibrant variegated foliage. Typically supplied at approximately 100cm in height within a 19cm pot, it offers a compact and upright growth habit that suits a variety of settings. This cultivar is valued for its vivid pink, cream, and green leaves which make it an eye-catching addition to wholesale plant supply, particularly within trade houseplants and garden centre ranges where strong visual impact is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Salix integra 'Flamingo' displays a unique combination of pink, white, and green variegation, providing seasonal interest through a tapestry of colours and textures. Its growth habit is upright and moderately dense, maintaining a manageable size ideal for retail environments and container culture. Although primarily an outdoor plant, it can tolerate bright indirect light when used in interior plant displays or office settings. This cultivar is resilient under varied watering regimes, showing good tolerance to brief periods of dryness without significant stress. Maintenance is relatively low; light pruning encourages healthy, bushy growth and is suitable for handling by retail staff or commercial growers. Additionally, the plant’s colourful spring and summer foliage adds merchandising value by appealing to consumers seeking ornamental shrubs with distinctive foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers appreciate Salix integra 'Flamingo' for its reliable performance across supply batches, with consistent variegation patterns carefully managed to meet quality standards. Natural variation in leaf colour is controlled to ensure the foliage retains its trademark vibrant appearance, supporting retail sales appeal. This cultivar’s adaptability allows it to perform well in garden centres, commercial interiors, and as part of gift-ready plant collections. Its enduring relevance within core trade houseplant and seasonal shrub ranges results in steady demand throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn retail settings, Salix integra 'Flamingo' performs well on houseplant benches, where its bright foliage stands out among more traditional greens. In office and commercial interiors, its compact size and decorative leaves make it suitable for placement in bright reception areas or atriums with indirect light. Garden centres benefit from displaying it in mixed shrub collections or patio-ready container lines, where it enhances overall display appeal. The plant’s vivid appearance naturally attracts customers and fits well within seasonal gift ranges, providing versatility across several retail environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar exhibits a strong shelf life and durability in retail conditions, enabling it to sustain quality appearance through typical sales cycles. Its suitability for volume and repeat wholesale plant supply is supported by predictable growth rates and ease of propagation. Handling and transport considerations include secure packaging to protect the delicate variegated foliage, although the plant itself demonstrates good resilience to movement stress. Consistency in presentation at point of sale is high due to controlled foliage colour and uniform growth habit, ensuring customer confidence and satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalix integra 'Flamingo' requires moderate care levels, with pruning recommended to maintain compact form favourable in retail and commercial environments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a wide range of light conditions, thriving best in bright, indirect light typical of many interior and sheltered outdoor settings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant shows good watering tolerance, able to withstand occasional drying out, which benefits trade houseplants exposed to varying care routines.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts upright and moderately dense growth habit allows efficient merchandising and display, optimising limited retail space.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercially, it is suitable for garden centres, interiors, and wholesale plant supply, contributing to diversified product ranges.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultivar’s robust nature supports handling during transport and display, reducing losses and ensuring consistent quality.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough natural variation in leaf variegation occurs, this is carefully managed to maintain overall uniformity within wholesale batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"19cm Pot \/ 100cm","offer_id":56916477772102,"sku":"FLA6-100cm-19cm-sif-37","price":10.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/3EACB935BC52ACFB6E50125E4E8439EBCA32DBC859FDFD7A57573459B95572B9.jpg?v=1783322893","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/salix-integra-flamingo-100cm-19cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}