Product description
Cotinus Magical Red Fountain is often referred to as the Smoke Bush, due to the wispy nature of its flower plumes. These deep pink flowers begin to appear in July, lasting for months and attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Vivid purple-red foliage gives Cotinus Magical Red Fountain an Autumnal glow, even in the Spring and Summer months. However, you’ll know the season is changing when the leaves start to turn a fiery shade of orange as Autumn descends.
This eye-catching shrub provides an attractive colour contrast in mixed beds but also makes quite the statement as a standalone plant. It is undemanding and grows well in most moderately fertile soil types.
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 growers pot.
Smoke Bush
Cotinus 'Magical Red Fountain'
Cotinus 'Magical Red Fountain'
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Product description
Cotinus Magical Red Fountain is often referred to as the Smoke Bush, due to the wispy nature of its flower plumes. These deep pink flowers begin to appear in July, lasting for months and attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators to the garden.
Vivid purple-red foliage gives Cotinus Magical Red Fountain an Autumnal glow, even in the Spring and Summer months. However, you’ll know the season is changing when the leaves start to turn a fiery shade of orange as Autumn descends.
This eye-catching shrub provides an attractive colour contrast in mixed beds but also makes quite the statement as a standalone plant. It is undemanding and grows well in most moderately fertile soil types.
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 growers 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.
