Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
THE VELVET FOG™
Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria
'SMNCCPP3'
PPAF; CBRAF
- Very floriferous
- Lush habit
- Deer resistant
In the words of breeder Tim Wood - "It's got more smoke than a KISS concert!" Very large pink plumes develop in mid-summer, covering the waxy blue-green foliage. It's a stunning color combination. The Velvet Fog smokebush was selected for its outstanding flower production as well as its dense growth, providing a lusher look than conventional cotinus.
USDA Zone 5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure Full sun, Part sun
Height 5 - 8'
Width 6'
Finish Time 1 season
Type Deciduous
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green, Blue
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
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 entir
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: Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Fall interest, New
Filters: Botanical genus: Cotinus, Common name: Smokebush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage, Blue foliage
Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Fall interest, New
Filters: Botanical genus: Cotinus, Common name: Smokebush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage, Blue foliage