Smoke Tree | Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
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Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
- Setting a new standard for garden beauty, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' boasts stunning, deep purple deciduous leaves featuring a delicate fine red margin. It provides a stunning focal point for your outdoor space.
- The growth habit of Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is distinctively large, upright, and loosely branching growth habit. It is beautifully complemented by its spectacular, rounded deciduous leaves providing incredible multi-season interest, making it highly rewarding to cultivate.
- It settles down quickly and vigorously when placed in full sun, which dramatically enhances both the leaf colour and floral display. It is a wonderfully dependable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- It actively encourages a healthy, biodiverse environment for garden birds seeking shelter in its dense canopy all year round. It serves as an excellent architectural centrepiece, turning brilliant scarlet in autumn.
- The smoke tree family holds a wonderful secret: cotinus is historically famous for its use in creating traditional, vibrant yellow dyes. The wood was highly prized by craftsmen for centuries before becoming an ornamental staple.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
While the Smoke Tree can be grown in a large container when young, it will eventually need planting out into the garden.
How big does it get?
The Smoke Tree typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 metres and a spread of 8 to 10 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Smoke Tree performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The Smoke Tree is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Smoke Tree needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Smoke Tree does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.
How hardy is this plant?
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H5, tolerating temperatures down to -15°C and thriving across most of the UK, even in severe winters.
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