{"product_id":"cotinus-golden-spirit-20-litre-pot-125-150cm-september-delivery","title":"Cotinus Golden Spirit 20 Litre Pot 125\/150cm September Delivery","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' – A Golden Smoke Bush with Dazzling Seasonal Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCotinus coggygria \u003cem\u003e'Golden Spirit'\u003c\/em\u003e is a truly eye-catching smoke bush that brings a warm, luminous glow to any garden. Unlike the more familiar purple-leaved varieties, \u003cem\u003e'Golden Spirit'\u003c\/em\u003e offers something altogether more uplifting — rounded, fresh chartreuse-gold leaves that shimmer in sunlight and illuminate borders from the moment they unfurl in spring. The foliage shifts in tone through the season, deepening to rich amber-gold as summer progresses, before erupting into a spectacular display of fiery orange, red, and scarlet in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn early to midsummer, the shrub produces its characteristic airy, smoke-like flower plumes — a soft, billowing haze of pinkish-buff that drifts above the golden foliage and adds extraordinary lightness and texture to the garden. The combination of golden leaves and smoky plumes is quite unlike anything else in the summer border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Golden Spirit'\u003c\/em\u003e grows into a rounded, well-branched shrub with a naturally pleasing form. It is fully hardy, tolerant of dry conditions once established, and asks for very little in return for months of dazzling colour. Whether used as a bold focal point, woven into a mixed border, or positioned to catch the low light of evening sun, it never fails to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoyful, dramatic, and brilliantly versatile, Cotinus \u003cem\u003e'Golden Spirit'\u003c\/em\u003e is a standout shrub that earns its place in the garden across three generous seasons.\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 chartreuse-gold leaves emerge with a vivid, luminous quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage deepens to warm amber-gold; airy, smoky flower plumes appear above.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant transformation into fiery shades of orange, red, and scarlet.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive branching structure adds quiet interest after leaf fall.\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\u003eGolden foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e – Chartreuse to amber-gold leaves that glow in sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky flower plumes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Soft, ethereal texture drifting above the canopy in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular autumn colour\u003c\/strong\u003e – Vivid orange, red, and scarlet before leaf fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives in sunny, free-draining conditions once settled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hardy, unfussy, and easy to grow.\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\u003eSunny mixed borders\u003c\/strong\u003e – A luminous anchor plant that lifts surrounding planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour-contrast schemes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stunning alongside deep purples, burgundies, and bronzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting\u003c\/strong\u003e – A bold standalone focal shrub with year-round presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, dry borders\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives in well-drained, sunny spots with minimal watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flower plumes attract pollinators in summer.\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 Full sun is essential for the best golden foliage colour; shade will cause the leaves to revert towards green.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained to dry soil; thrives in poorer soils and dislikes heavy, waterlogged ground.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy across the UK.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal pruning needed to maintain shape — a light tidy in late winter or early spring is sufficient. 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