Cotinus Coggygria (Smokebush)
Color Name: Royal Purple
Award-winner Royal Purple Smokebush is a bushy shrub noted for its attractive foliage of rounded leaves. Emerging rich maroon-red in spring, the leaves mature to deep wine purple in summer, before turning redder in fall. Appearing in late spring, large feathery, pink flower plumes cover the plant with fluffy, hazy smoky puffs throughout summer. Royal Purple Smokebush is a spectacular accent shrub with a very long season of interest
Growing Tips: Planting in a location that provides full sun will lead to the best leaf coloration. Evenly moist, well-drained soil is preferred. It will not tolerate overly wet soils. A layer of mulch will help retain moisture. Once established, the plant will be drought tolerant.
Pruning can be accomplished in late winter to early spring. Cutting back hard will promote the growth of new shoots, however, will sacrifice flowering.
Photo courtesy of Zehr's Farm Market & Nursery.
Award-winner Royal Purple Smokebush is a bushy shrub noted for its attractive foliage of rounded leaves. Emerging rich maroon-red in spring, the leaves mature to deep wine purple in summer, before turning redder in fall. Appearing in late spring, large feathery, pink flower plumes cover the plant with fluffy, hazy smoky puffs throughout summer. Royal Purple Smokebush is a spectacular accent shrub with a very long season of interest
Growing Tips: Planting in a location that provides full sun will lead to the best leaf coloration. Evenly moist, well-drained soil is preferred. It will not tolerate overly wet soils. A layer of mulch will help retain moisture. Once established, the plant will be drought tolerant.
Pruning can be accomplished in late winter to early spring. Cutting back hard will promote the growth of new shoots, however, will sacrifice flowering.
Photo courtesy of Zehr's Farm Market & Nursery.
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Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Maroon Shades
Height: 10 to 15 Feet Spread: 10 to 15 Feet Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Early Spring
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Colorful Foliage Border Fall Interest Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant
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Critter Resistance
Deer
