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Photos courtesy of Van Belle Nursery, Inc.
Rocketliners® are sized, shaped and rooted throughout the pot with strong and responsive roots. Gardeners can expect a finished healthy plant within a single growing season. They have greater fresh root mass and vertical root training which promotes faster finishing times. While it can often take up to 3 years for a shrub or vine to get fully established growing from bareroot, Rocketliners® may only take 12 months, saving you up to 2 seasons of waiting time. Rocketliners® are for gardeners that have busy lives, little time to waste and want to start out with the best planting stock.
About this Variety
Hakuro-Nishiki Dappled Willow (Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki') is a colorful shrub with pink stems and tri-colored foliage. Prune often since best variegation occurs on young growth. Does best in partial shade and needs consistent moisture.
Highlights
- Mounding form
- Colorful leaf variegation
- Shrubs are the cornerstone of landscapes
- Rocketliners® have a greater fresh root mass and root training for faster finishing times
Exposure:
Partial Sun to Partial Shade
Blooms:
Late Spring to Early Summer
Height:
Grows 4-5' tall
Spacing/Depth:
Plant 3-4' apart with the root ball even with ground level
USDA Zones:
Hardy in zones 4-9
Growing Instructions
Dig a hole two times the width of the Liner pot. Set top of root ball even with ground level. Combine planting mix and garden soil. Fill to ground level and tamp down firmly. Water to settle soil. Add layer of mulch to retain moisture and discourage weeds. Water regularly for the first year, then as needed once established. Feed with a quality fertilizer following application and frequency instructions, typically just before and during the bloom season.
Care Tip
Prune to maintain shape.