'Elegant and fast-growing' flamingo tree that adds a splash of colour to your patio is 50% off

Green-thumbed shoppers can currently score a major deal as this eye-catching Flamingo Tree plummets to half its normal price in this Gardening Express sale. This Hakuro Nishiki, better known as a Flamingo Tree, is a widely popular plant used to add a splash of whimsical colour to outside spaces.

Elegant and fast-growing, with new shoots heavily blotched with white and pink, fading as the leaf ages, this willow tree would normally retail for £29.99 from Gardening Express or B&Q, or for £24.99 from You Garden, but can currently be picked up for the reduced price of £14.99 while this sale lasts.

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The tree starts with slender yellow catkins that appear in spring before the leaves begin to sprout. The long and slightly drooping branches give a relaxed feel, making it an ideal small tree for growing planted in a pot on the patio or in the garden. These catkins retain a strong pink colour throughout the growing season, adding a vibrant flair of colour through the sunnier months.

This plant is fully hardy and very easy to grow, and it is comfortable in the UK's ever-changing climate. It can be planted as a focal point in a garden, in pots on a patio, or beside a front door. This attractive and strong plant is supplied at an approximate price. It grows to a height of 80-100cm and won't grow much taller, ensuring it's an ideal pick for smaller spaces.

Flamingo Willowshave become the go-to tree for striking foliage that changes with the seasons. They are particularly loved in late spring and early summer for their distinctive lollipop shape, which brings garden displays to a new, higher level.

Gardeners adore this flamingo tree for its easy, low-maintenance care and quick recovery from trimming and shaping. It can be planted in containers, borders, or just about any spot where it can soak up the sun in your garden.

Save £15 as this beauty is axed all the way down to £14.99 while this Gardening Express sale lasts, or head over to B&Q where it is available for its full price of £29.99, or for £24.99 from You Garden.