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Shrub · DeciduousSKU 172862

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple 3 Litre Pot

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple 3 Litre Pot

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Cotinus cog. Royal Purple with deep purple foliage and clouds of smoke like foliage during summer.
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Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
4-8m tall × 4-8m wide
Foliage
Deciduous
Flowers
Pink
Flowering
Summer
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
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About 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.

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