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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' - Royal Purple Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' - Royal Purple Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' - Royal Purple Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' - Royal Purple Smokebush - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design

Royal Purple Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

  • Long lasting, small, cloud-like, pinkish flowers appear above the leaves
  • Rich maroon leaves emerge late in the spring
  • Leaves turn a rich red-purple in the fall
  • Upright, vase-shaped habit becomes oval with age
  • Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
200-250 cm

SPREAD:
200-250 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

This plant will tolerate many types of soil i.e. rocky or dry, but not moist, low areas. It grows best in full sun, but will keep its colour in light shade. It can be pruned or trained into a tree form.

Additional Notes about Royal Purple Smokebush:

Both blooms and foliage are used for cut flowers.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Attracts Birds
Attracts Birds
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous
Xeriscape
FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
HABIT:
Upright
Vase-shape
Oval
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Specimen