COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo

Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree

(syn. 'Mincofla20'PBR). Purple-green leaves changing to spectacular autumn hues of orange, red and yellow. Compact, neat growth habit.
  • Deciduous
    Rounded to oval leaves to 10cm (4in) long, green with purple tints when young turning yellow and orange in autumn
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Vigorous, bushy shrub. Produces pink flower plumes in summer
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo

 
Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
£45.00  
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Susceptible to Verticillium wilt
    Place of origin
    Southern Europe to central China
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Orbicular
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

    For larger leaves
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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2m (6½ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.2m (4ft)
 

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