Cotinus coggygria (Smokebush) 'Royal Purple'
A majestic smoke bush that makes a dramatic statement with its rich, deep purple foliage that intensifies to near black tones in full sun, creating a stunning contrast in any garden setting. Throughout summer, it produces billowy clouds of smoky pink flowers that hover above the dark leaves like a delicate mist, adding an enchanting textural element. More vibrant in colour than many purple leaved shrubs, its robust, upright form develops into a substantial yet manageable size, perfect as a focal point or backdrop in borders. Thriving in well drained soil and full sun, it demonstrates excellent drought tolerance once established while maintaining its regal foliage colour from spring through autumn. With its striking presence and year round architectural interest, this noble shrub brings sophistication and depth to both formal and informal garden designs.
Family of Trees: Anacardiaceae
Habit: Deciduous Shrub, Suitable for Hedging
Growth Rate: 30-60 cm/year
Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -20°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic to Humans and Pets
Flowers or Berries: Purple Plumes
Hardiness: H5-H6 (Very Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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