Product description
Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple' or commonly known as Smoke Bush, is a compact small tree with distinct attractive purple foliage. This upright deciduous multi-stemmed shrub can be used as a single small tree specimen in any cottage garden.
Smoke Bush (or Smoke Tree) features dramatic ovate dark reddish-purple leaves, that turn deep scarlet in autumn. These long-lasting leaves appear translucent when backlit by sun. In spring, you will notice tiny but insignificant yellow flowers in terminal panicles. Small hairs attached to these clusters turn smoky purplish pink, covering the plant with hazy, smoke-like puffs throughout summer.
Royal Purple Smoke Bushes will thrive in moderately fertile and moist soil that is well-drained. These are tolerant of alkaline, clay or dry soil, in fact they will become drought tolerant as they mature. They will grow in partial shade, but you don’t want to miss the striking hazy, translucent display of foliage in full sun.
Smoke Bushes need average water for propagation in the early growing seasons. Minimal pruning is required to maintain a healthy mount.
Cotinus Smoke trees are excellent single garden specimen, or planted in a shrub border. They make great selection for hedges. Plant them in sunny spots in your garden, where the smoky foliage display will be significant and dazzling.
Smoke Bush
Cotinus 'Royal Purple'
Cotinus 'Royal Purple'
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Product description
Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple' or commonly known as Smoke Bush, is a compact small tree with distinct attractive purple foliage. This upright deciduous multi-stemmed shrub can be used as a single small tree specimen in any cottage garden.
Smoke Bush (or Smoke Tree) features dramatic ovate dark reddish-purple leaves, that turn deep scarlet in autumn. These long-lasting leaves appear translucent when backlit by sun. In spring, you will notice tiny but insignificant yellow flowers in terminal panicles. Small hairs attached to these clusters turn smoky purplish pink, covering the plant with hazy, smoke-like puffs throughout summer.
Royal Purple Smoke Bushes will thrive in moderately fertile and moist soil that is well-drained. These are tolerant of alkaline, clay or dry soil, in fact they will become drought tolerant as they mature. They will grow in partial shade, but you don’t want to miss the striking hazy, translucent display of foliage in full sun.
Smoke Bushes need average water for propagation in the early growing seasons. Minimal pruning is required to maintain a healthy mount.
Cotinus Smoke trees are excellent single garden specimen, or planted in a shrub border. They make great selection for hedges. Plant them in sunny spots in your garden, where the smoky foliage display will be significant and dazzling.
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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.
