BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

First class shrub, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' has deep purple, rounded leaves in spring and summer which turn fiery shades of red and orange before falling in autumn. In the summer flower heads appear which resemble wispy plumes of pink smoke above the darker foliage. A fine choice for a sunny border where the leaves are lit up to appear like stained glass by the sun.

Features

• Common name: Purple-leaved Smoke Bush.
• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - August.
• Flower Colour: Pale pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Large branching, rounded shrub.
• Height: 4 m (13 ft).
• Spread: 4 m (13 ft).
• Notes: In smaller gardens, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' can be pruned back hard in March each year to encourage fresh new growth and reduce the end size.
• Supplied Size: 3L containers