If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to add a little colour to the garden, there’s a great garden plant deal available from Wowcher.
The online retailer is currently selling a Salix flamingo willow for £18.99, down from £39.99 – and it’s the perfect buy for this time of year.
Salix Flamingo Standard Tree (Colourful
Ornamental Willow), £18.99 (was £29.99
Also known as Salix integra ‘Hakuro-nishiki’, it’s a compact ornamental tree with soft pink new growth that fades to green and cream as the season progresses.
It’s a striking option, but not an awkward one.
The standard lollipop-style shape makes it especially useful for patios, smaller borders, or for anyone who wants something with a bit more structure than spring bulbs and bedding plants.
What really makes this deal stand out is the timing.
March is widely considered one of the best months to plant willows, as the soil is warming and roots have a chance to establish before the heat of summer arrives.
Planting now should give it a better shot at settling in well, especially if you choose a sunny or partly shaded spot with moist, well-drained soil.
According to Wowcher, the plant comes from Thompson & Morgan, which may reassure shoppers who prefer to buy from a recognised name when ordering garden plants online rather than picking them up in person.
If you’re in full garden-refresh mode, it’s not the only outdoor deal worth checking out.
I also recently spotted great discounts on a bargain Brabantia washing line and a steel garden shed offer – two other things that could help get your outdoor space ready for spring.
And if you’re not sure where to start outside this month, our guide to the gardening jobs to do now is a useful one to bookmark.
At £19, this feels like the kind of seasonal buy that makes sense now, not later.
Salix Flamingo Standard Tree (Colourful
Ornamental Willow), £18.99 (was £29.99)
