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‘Royal Purple’
Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria
'Royal Purple'
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- Colorful foliage
- Deer resistant
- Summer blooming
- 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, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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
Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Cotinus, Common name: Smokebush, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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