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COTINUS coggygria 'Lilla'
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
Compact habit with red-purple leaves and panicles of fluffy pink flowers
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DeciduousOval leaves turning orange and red in autumn
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Partial shade
COTINUS coggygria 'Lilla'
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Additional Features
Good to knowDwarf version of 'Royal Purple'. Hard pruning periodically will increase leaf size
Pests & DiseasesSusceptible to Verticillium wilt, powdery mildew
Place of originSouthern Europe to central China. Garden origin. 2010. Hungary. Miklósné Józsa -
Flower ShapePaniclesInconspicuous flowers in filamentous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Purple
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1
Pruning group 4Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Useful extras...
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