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COTINUS
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Smoketree
Attractive billowy, smokey plumes in late summer and a good, variable autumn colour are the attractive features of this large shrub.
Genus of 5 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from rocky habitats from the Mediterranean region to China and southern USA.
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DeciduousTrees and shrubs
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Tall Shrub
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Full sunPurple-leaved varieties show best colour in full sun.
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowThe smoky haze of soft flower plumes in summer give the plant its common name. Cutting stems back hard to within 2-3 buds of the base in early spring produces larger leaves.Pests & DiseasesSusceptible to Verticillium wilt. Powdery mildew may affect purple-leaved varieties.Place of originMediterranean to China, southern USA.
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
Buy Varieties of COTINUS

COTINUS coggygria
green leaves with attractive autumn colouring


COTINUS coggygria 'Flame'
large green leaves which turn brilliant orange-red


COTINUS coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
attractive yellow foliage all through the summer followed by beautiful red and orange shades in the autumn

COTINUS coggygria 'Lilla'
compact habit with red-purple leaves and panicles of fluffy pink flowers

COTINUS coggygria 'Old Fashioned'
upright habit with blue-green leaves tinted purple-pink when young. Plumes of yellow-green flowers in late spring, early summer


COTINUS coggygria 'Royal Purple'
striking deep purple foliage

COTINUS coggygria 'Rubrifolius'
purplish foliage

COTINUS coggygria 'Smokey Joe'
fresh green foliage and large intense pink 'smoke' flowers


COTINUS coggygria 'Young Lady'
outstandingly large silky flowers with a tinge of pink in summer

COTINUS 'Grace'
large soft purplish leaves turning scarlet in autumn and large purplish flower clusters
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