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COTINUS 'Grace'
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
Large soft purplish leaves turning scarlet in autumn and large purplish flower clusters
(UK Delivery Only)
£16.50 each
Large
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£37.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to Verticillium wilt. Powdery mildew may affect purple-leaved varieties. -
Place of origin
Southern Europe to central China -
DeciduousOval, purple leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning brilliant translucent red in autumn.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
PaniclesInconspicuous flowers in filamentous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Entire
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous shrub or small tree.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
5m (16ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
To produce best colour.
Cotinus - Growing Guide
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