Product description
Cotinus Coggygria 'Dusky Maiden' is a hybrid variety of Cotinus szechuanensis and Cotinus coggygria ‘Velvet Cloak’. Cotinus plants produce flower panicles throughout Summer, which resemble hazy clouds of smoke, giving it the common name 'Smokebush'. The 'Dusky Maiden' is a compact deciduous shrub with rounded purple-red foliage, that turns a vibrant orange-red in winter. These long-lasting leaves can appear translucent when backlit by sun.
Cotinus are low-maintenance, hardy shrubs that will thrive well in moist, well-drained soil. The shrub can be planted in a position with full or partial sun; however, the leaf colour will be most vibrant in full sun. The plant responds well to pruning in late winter or early spring.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
Smoke Bush
Cotinus 'Dusky Maiden'
Cotinus 'Dusky Maiden'
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Product description
Cotinus Coggygria 'Dusky Maiden' is a hybrid variety of Cotinus szechuanensis and Cotinus coggygria ‘Velvet Cloak’. Cotinus plants produce flower panicles throughout Summer, which resemble hazy clouds of smoke, giving it the common name 'Smokebush'. The 'Dusky Maiden' is a compact deciduous shrub with rounded purple-red foliage, that turns a vibrant orange-red in winter. These long-lasting leaves can appear translucent when backlit by sun.
Cotinus are low-maintenance, hardy shrubs that will thrive well in moist, well-drained soil. The shrub can be planted in a position with full or partial sun; however, the leaf colour will be most vibrant in full sun. The plant responds well to pruning in late winter or early spring.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead spent blooms regularly to prolong the flowering period.
How to Water
Water regularly for the first 2 years. Cotinus plants are drought tolerant once established and only need to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Cotinus tolerates partial shade but flourishes best when exposed to full sun. It prefers moist but well-draining soil and benefits from adding organic matter into the soil before planting. Dig a hole around twice as wide as the root ball. Position the plant so the top of the root ball is at soil level then backfill with soil and compost, gently firm down, and water in well.
