{"product_id":"pink-flamingo-peppermint-willow-agonis-flexuosa-pink-flamingo","title":"Pink Flamingo Peppermint Willow - Agonis flexuosa 'Pink Flamingo'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Flamingo Peppermint Willow (\u003cem\u003eAgonis flexuosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Flamingo') is a medium-sized Australian native tree grown for its foliage. New growth is pink and rosy purple, mature leaves are variegated cream and green, and every leaf smells of mint when crushed. It reaches about 6m high and 6m wide, carries small white flowers in spring and summer, and makes a native substitute for a willow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage in three colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and rosy-purple new growth sits against cream and green older leaves, so the tree looks colourful without relying on flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinty fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a leaf between your fingers and it smells of peppermint, which makes it a pleasure beside a path or seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native with wildlife appeal.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small white spring and summer flowers suit wildlife gardens and bring in pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon in gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A variegated form of a well-loved native, so it stands apart from the usual street trees and shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be used for hedging and edging, not only as a free-standing tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny spot with room for a 6m spread. In full sun the pink and cream shading is brightest, and the soft foliage reads well against a dark fence or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart and clip two or three times a year for a coloured, fragrant hedge. Clipping keeps it well below its tree height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with grevilleas, bottlebrushes and native grasses for a planting that feeds insects and gives birds a place to perch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Flamingo Peppermint Willow in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light or dappled shade, with the best colour in sunnier spots. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Protect young plants from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil, especially sandy soil. Unlike many natives it prefers moist, well draining conditions, so avoid sites that bake dry or stay boggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep it watered through long dry spells. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to thicken them. As a hedge, clip after each flush of pink growth. As a tree, a light tidy of dead wood is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Flamingo Peppermint Willow as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and as single 300mm pots. A tube is the economical way to plant a hedge or grove, while the 200mm and 300mm pots give a more developed plant for a feature position. Expect the pink new growth to show once the plant settles in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eMore feature trees for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it grow, and can I keep it smaller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft alone it reaches about 6m high and 6m wide. You can clip it as a hedge to keep it much smaller, or choose it as a single feature tree where it has room to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the pink fading to green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink and rosy purple belongs to the new growth, and mature leaves settle to cream and green. Plants in more sun colour up brighter, and clipping or feeding in spring prompts fresh pink shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lot of water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers moist but well drained soil, so it likes regular water while it establishes and in dry weather. Mulch the roots to hold moisture, and avoid planting it where water pools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787162222911,"sku":"AGO-FLE-PINKFL-tube","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787162255679,"sku":"AGO-FLE-PINKFL-200MM-P6","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67787162288447,"sku":"AGO-FLE-PINKFL-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-flamingo-peppermint-willow-agonis-flexuosa-pink-flamingo.jpg?v=1792149213","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-flamingo-peppermint-willow-agonis-flexuosa-pink-flamingo","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}