Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' - 60 CM STEM C3

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock', Salix caprea 'Weeping Sally'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * sensitive to late frost

Growth habit
Goat willow 'Pendula' is overhanging in habit.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in May, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from the end of February to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: May.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The silvery flowers appear in catkins from March to April. These are slightly fragrant.

Use
Solitary, tub, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Salix caprea 'Pendula' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.