Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple 3 Litre Pot

Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ – Dramatic Foliage and Smoky Summer Plumes

Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’, also known as the Smoke Bush, is a striking deciduous shrub admired for its deep purple foliage and billowing, smoke-like flower plumes. Throughout the seasons, it delivers bold colour and texture—starting with rich, velvety leaves in spring that deepen to near-black by summer. In midsummer, it produces airy, pinkish panicles that hover like clouds, creating a soft, ethereal effect. Come autumn, the leaves ignite in fiery tones of orange, red, and scarlet. A fantastic choice for adding depth, drama, and contrast to borders, mixed planting schemes, or as a bold standalone feature.

Key Features

• Foliage: Intense burgundy-purple leaves that deepen throughout the season.

• Flowers: Wispy, smoky pink plumes appear in mid to late summer.

• Autumn Colour: Vibrant seasonal tones of red, orange, and gold.

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, growing up to 4-8m over time.

Perfect For

• Mixed borders or back-of-border planting

• Adding dramatic colour contrast

• Architectural focal points in modern or classic gardens

• Low-maintenance landscaping

Growing Conditions

• Position: Full sun for best colour

• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of conditions

• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK

• Maintenance: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth

Why Choose Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’?

• Rich, velvety foliage for bold seasonal colour
• Striking summer flower plumes for added texture
• Excellent autumn colour display
• Hardy and easy to maintain

Create year-round visual impact with Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’—a dramatic, low-maintenance shrub that offers both elegance and intensity to your garden palette.