‘Royal Purple’

Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria

'Royal Purple'

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Colorful foliage
Deer resistant
Summer blooming

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: 'Royal Purple' smokebush has deep wine-purple foliage that glows when backlit by the sun. Noted for holding its color better than other purple selections. Smoke-like blooms in early to mid-summer. Excellent red-purple-pink fall color.

USDA Zone: 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 8 - 10'
Width: 8 - 10'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Purple
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4"

General Care

Soil

Cotinus is not finicky about soil and can grow in any well-drained site. Tolerates dry conditions well.

Pruning

Though cotinus tolerates pruning well, it typically needs little regular pruning. Cut selectively as needed. Note that Cotinus blooms on old wood, so spring pruning will remove flowers for the year. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless removing them entirely.

Uses

Specimen plant; mixed borders; foundation planting; hedge.

Growing Tips

May be grown as a shrub or small tree. Though its flowers contribute significant interest, many gardeners grow it solely as a foliage plant by coppicing it each spring.

Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Cotinus, Common name: Smokebush, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Purple foliage