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COTINUS coggygria 'Smokey Joe'
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Smoketree
Fresh green foliage and large intense pink 'smoke' flowers
£16.50 each
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Good to know
Early blooming on 1 year old wood. An excellent container subject. -
Pests & Diseases
Verticillium wilt -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Peter Moore, Longstock Nursery, Hampshire. -
DeciduousOval leaves to 7cm (3in) long turning yellow to orange and red in autumn.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Panicles
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Patio / pot plants
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, bushy shrub.
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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.
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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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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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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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