Cotinus coggygria (Smokebush)
Color Name: Winecraft Gold®
A beaming beacon for the landscape. Bold, bright, and beautiful: that's Winecraft Gold smokebush. Round, waxy leaves emerge a sunny orange, soon take on a golden hue, then mature to a cheerful chartreuse for the season. In early summer, cloud-like green flower clusters cover the plant, and these turn into the pink "smoke" plumes that earn the plant its name. Naturally grows with a dense, oval shape that's ideal for adding a spot of bright color to partially shaded or sunny areas.
Growing Tips: May be grown as a shrub or small tree. Though its flowers contribute significant interest, many gardeners grow it solely as a foliage plant.
Soil: Cotinus is not finicky about soil and can grow in any well-drained site. Tolerates dry conditions well.
Pruning: Though cotinus tolerates pruning well, it typically needs little regular pruning. Cut selectively as needed. Cutting back severely can result in the growth of much, much taller stems. Note that Cotinus blooms on old wood, so spring pruning will remove flowers for the year. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless removing them entirely.
Uses: Specimen plant; mixed borders; foundation planting; hedge.
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.
A beaming beacon for the landscape. Bold, bright, and beautiful: that's Winecraft Gold smokebush. Round, waxy leaves emerge a sunny orange, soon take on a golden hue, then mature to a cheerful chartreuse for the season. In early summer, cloud-like green flower clusters cover the plant, and these turn into the pink "smoke" plumes that earn the plant its name. Naturally grows with a dense, oval shape that's ideal for adding a spot of bright color to partially shaded or sunny areas.
Growing Tips: May be grown as a shrub or small tree. Though its flowers contribute significant interest, many gardeners grow it solely as a foliage plant.
Soil: Cotinus is not finicky about soil and can grow in any well-drained site. Tolerates dry conditions well.
Pruning: Though cotinus tolerates pruning well, it typically needs little regular pruning. Cut selectively as needed. Cutting back severely can result in the growth of much, much taller stems. Note that Cotinus blooms on old wood, so spring pruning will remove flowers for the year. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless removing them entirely.
Uses: Specimen plant; mixed borders; foundation planting; hedge.
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.
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Flower Color: Green/Pink Shades Foliage Color: Chartreuse Shades
Height: 4 to 6 Feet Spread: 4 to 6 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
Border Colorful Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy to Grow Fall Interest Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant
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Critter Resistance
Deer
Rabbit
