Product description
Cotinus ‘Old Fashioned’ or sometimes known as Smoke bush is a tough, bushy shrub which adds some nice colour to any garden layout or display. It is most notable for its broad, ovate foliage which cycles through a range of bright and interesting colours as the leaves mature with the seasons, starting in the late Spring as purple-red when young, changing to a blue-green as they mature and finally turning to red in the Autumn. Cotinus also blooms panicles of tiny yellow flowers in the Spring which sit above the foliage.
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil and maintain soil moisture. Prefers full sun to partial sun and will gain more colourful leaves if kept in full sun. Flowering is somewhat erratic and differs year to year.
Smoke Bush
Cotinus 'Old Fashioned'
Cotinus 'Old Fashioned'
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Product description
Cotinus ‘Old Fashioned’ or sometimes known as Smoke bush is a tough, bushy shrub which adds some nice colour to any garden layout or display. It is most notable for its broad, ovate foliage which cycles through a range of bright and interesting colours as the leaves mature with the seasons, starting in the late Spring as purple-red when young, changing to a blue-green as they mature and finally turning to red in the Autumn. Cotinus also blooms panicles of tiny yellow flowers in the Spring which sit above the foliage.
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil and maintain soil moisture. Prefers full sun to partial sun and will gain more colourful leaves if kept in full sun. Flowering is somewhat erratic and differs year to year.
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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.
