Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’ – The Radiant Golden Smoke Bush
Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’ brings a burst of sunshine to the garden with its vibrant golden-yellow foliage that glows from spring right through the growing season. Unlike its purple-leaved relatives, this variety offers a luminous, uplifting presence, creating a striking contrast in mixed borders and modern planting schemes.
In summer, airy clouds of soft, smoke-like flower plumes drift above the leaves, adding a touch of lightness and romance to its bold colour. As autumn approaches, the foliage transforms into a dazzling display of fiery orange, scarlet, and coral tones, making this a shrub that offers three full seasons of interest.
Hardy and low-maintenance, ‘Golden Spirit’ thrives in full sun, where its colour is most intense, and adapts well to a variety of soils. Whether used as a standalone feature, as part of a bold colour combination, or to bring warmth to a cool-toned planting scheme, it is a shrub that never fails to draw the eye.
Why Choose Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’?
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Brilliant Foliage – Golden leaves with fiery autumn tones.
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Summer Plumes – Ethereal, smoke-like flowers.
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Three Seasons of Colour – Spring through autumn.
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Versatile – Works in borders, contemporary gardens, or as a specimen.
Planting & Care Guide
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Position: Full sun for brightest colour.
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Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils.
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Watering: Water regularly until established.
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Maintenance: Light prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
