{"product_id":"cotinus-coggygria-purple-lady-4-litre-pot-40-60cm","title":"Cotinus coggygria Purple Lady 4 Litre Pot 40\/60cm","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotinus coggygria – The Smoke Tree, A Garden Classic of Colour, Texture and Seasonal Drama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCotinus coggygria\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Smoke Tree or Smoke Bush, is one of the most spectacular and rewarding shrubs available to the garden maker. Renowned for its extraordinary summer flower plumes — feathery, billowing masses that drift above the plant like wisps of smoke — it brings an almost dreamlike quality to borders and informal plantings. Paired with foliage that can range from fresh green to deep burgundy-purple depending on the variety, and crowned by a blaze of fiery autumn colour, this is a shrub that earns its place in the garden through every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn early to midsummer, the true spectacle begins as the spent flower stalks elongate into vast, airy plumes of soft pink and buff, creating a hazy, smoke-like effect across the whole plant. The effect is unlike anything else in the garden — light-catching, constantly moving in the breeze, and entirely captivating. This display can last for weeks, making \u003cem\u003eCotinus coggygria\u003c\/em\u003e one of the longest-performing feature shrubs of the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs summer fades, the foliage takes centre stage once more, turning vivid shades of orange, red, and crimson before leaf fall. Even in winter, the plant's shapely, multi-stemmed framework provides quiet structure and interest. Hardy, adaptable, and surprisingly tolerant of poor and dry soils, the Smoke Tree is a remarkably low-maintenance shrub with genuinely high-impact results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether grown as a bold standalone specimen, woven into a mixed border, or used to anchor a naturalistic planting scheme, \u003cem\u003eCotinus coggygria\u003c\/em\u003e delivers drama, beauty, and year-round presence with very little demand in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, rounded foliage emerges — green or purple depending on the variety — with a soft, attractive sheen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vast, feathery plumes of smoky pink and buff billow above the plant, creating a hazy, ethereal cloud of texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage ignites in spectacular shades of orange, scarlet, and deep crimson before leaf fall.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e An elegant, spreading branching structure remains, providing quiet form and garden architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIconic smoky plumes\u003c\/strong\u003e – The legendary summer display of billowing, feathery flower heads is unmatched for texture and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding autumn colour\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fiery shades of orange, red, and crimson make it one of the most striking autumn shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rounded, neat leaves in green or purple tones provide season-long interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Once established, thrives in dry, free-draining soils with minimal watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reliable and tough across the UK with no special winter protection required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Asks very little once settled into its position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature specimen planting\u003c\/strong\u003e – A natural focal point with year-round presence and seasonal spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed shrub borders\u003c\/strong\u003e – Combines beautifully with a wide range of companions for colour and contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaturalistic and informal schemes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Perfectly at home in relaxed, flowing planting styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, dry or sunny borders\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives where drainage is good and sun is plentiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flowers attract pollinators and the structure provides shelter for garden wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in full sun, which encourages the richest foliage colour and the most prolific flowering; tolerates light shade but may produce fewer plumes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained to dry soil; tolerates poor, stony, or chalky ground well. 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