Salix rosmarinifolia 'Tiny Pearls' (PBR)
rosemary-leaved willow
From the moment buds appear, this compact willow forms a dense shrub made up of fine, upright shoots smothered in soft, silvery buds. Salix rosmarinifolia ‘Tiny Pearls’ stands out in late winter and early spring, when its woolly buds line the yellow-brown stems in huge numbers, making it a real favourite for cut flower arrangements and indoor displays.
As the season moves on, narrow green leaves emerge, showing paler midribs and and softly downy white undersides with small catkins following in late spring, keeping interest going as borders wake up.
Neat, well behaved and easy to grow, it works brilliantly in sunny borders, gravel gardens or containers where its fine detail can be appreciated up close. This deciduous shrub thrives in well-drained soil and needs very little fuss once established, just a light trim after flowering if you want to keep it compact. Rosemary-leaved willow is ideal for gardeners looking to add early-season interest, structure and plenty of cutting material without taking up too much space.
As the season moves on, narrow green leaves emerge, showing paler midribs and and softly downy white undersides with small catkins following in late spring, keeping interest going as borders wake up.
Neat, well behaved and easy to grow, it works brilliantly in sunny borders, gravel gardens or containers where its fine detail can be appreciated up close. This deciduous shrub thrives in well-drained soil and needs very little fuss once established, just a light trim after flowering if you want to keep it compact. Rosemary-leaved willow is ideal for gardeners looking to add early-season interest, structure and plenty of cutting material without taking up too much space.
How to care for Salix rosmarinifolia Tiny Pearls (PBR):
Plant rosemary-leaved willow in full sun in moist but well-drained soil, where it will show its best bud and stem colour. It appreciates a sheltered spot to protect the fine shoots. Water well in its first growing season, especially in dry spells, then it becomes fairly tolerant once established.
After flowering, prune lightly to maintain its neat, rounded, densely packed shape, or cut back more firmly to encourage fresh, vigorous growth for next year’s buds and stems. Regular trimming keeps the plant compact and productive, and removing a few stems for indoor displays doubles as useful pruning.
After flowering, prune lightly to maintain its neat, rounded, densely packed shape, or cut back more firmly to encourage fresh, vigorous growth for next year’s buds and stems. Regular trimming keeps the plant compact and productive, and removing a few stems for indoor displays doubles as useful pruning.
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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