Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 08.30 - 16.30(Office 09.00- 16.30) & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Cafe now open Wed - Sun 10.00 to 15.00
Silver-Gilt Medal awarded at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z
  • or use plant finder
  • < Back to list
    COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo
    >

    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.
    plant size comparison icon
    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £16.50  
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Flowering
      local_florist
      Jan
      local_florist
      Feb
      local_florist
      Mar
      local_florist
      Apr
      local_florist
      May
      local_florist
      Jun
      local_florist
      Jul
      local_florist
      Aug
      local_florist
      Sep
      local_florist
      Oct
      local_florist
      Nov
      local_florist
      Dec
    • Pests & Diseases
      Susceptible to Verticillium wilt
    • Place of origin
      Southern Europe to central China
    • Deciduous
      Rounded to oval leaves to 10cm (4in) long, green with purple tints when young turning yellow and orange in autumn
    • Panicles
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Orbicular
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.2m (4ft)
       
    View Detailed Plant Description

     

    View Customers Also Bought
    ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

    ALBIZIA julibrissin 'Summer Chocolate'

    Persian acacia, Pink siris
    Available from £25.00
    ARBUTUS unedo

    ARBUTUS unedo

    Killarney strawberry tree.
    Available from £17.50
    CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

    CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

    American Judas tree, Eastern redbud
    Available from £55.00
    CLEMATIS texensis Princess Kate

    CLEMATIS texensis Princess Kate

    Available from £22.00

    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    arrow_drop_up