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Purple Smoketree
Cotinus Coggygria Royal Purple
The Cotinus Coggygria Royal Purple is a bushy shrub and very hardy (-20 ° C) it owes its name to Purple Smoketree its unique appearance during its bloom in July and August; it is then adorned with small flowers turning into feathery and vaporous bouquets with the appearance of wigs. And this...
Description
Height at maturity
3,50 m
Wingspan at maturity
2,50 m
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
July-August
Hardiness
-20°C
Origin
Asia - China - Europe
Smoketree 'Royal Purple' — Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Origins and characteristics
Native to Southern Europe and Western Asia, Cotinus coggygria belongs to the Anacardiaceae family. The cultivar 'Royal Purple' is prized for its intense purple foliage and its spectacular appearance when in bloom.
Description and particularities
- Adult height: 3 to 4 metres.
- Adult spread: 2.5 to 3 metres.
- Habit: Bushy, rounded and loose.
- Foliage type: Deciduous; deep purple during the season, bright red in autumn.
- Flowering period: July to August.
- Flowers: Small inconspicuous flowers grouped in plume‑like, airy inflorescences that create the 'smoke' or 'puff' effect.
- Fruits: Small, inconspicuous drupes.
- Hardiness: Excellent, down to about -20 °C.
Exposure and soil
- Exposure: Full sun is essential for optimal leaf colour.
- Soil: Light, well‑drained, tolerates poor or calcareous soils.
- Tolerance: Very good drought tolerance and tolerant of difficult soils.
Planting
- Timing: Autumn or spring.
- Preparation: Loosen the soil; avoid heavy, waterlogged sites.
- Spacing: 2 to 3 metres depending on the desired effect.
Watering
- At planting: Regular watering to ensure establishment.
- When established: Drought‑tolerant; water only during prolonged dry spells.
Pruning
- When: Late winter or early spring.
- Advice: Prune to maintain shape or rejuvenate old specimens; hard pruning can be used to encourage more spectacular foliage.
Propagation
Softwood/ semi‑ripe cuttings taken in summer.
Garden use
Positions: Shrub borders, informal hedges, specimen on lawn or embankment.
Recommended plant combinations
Disease protection
- Sensitivities: Generally little affected by disease; be cautious in overly wet soils.
- Prevention: Prefer well‑drained soils to avoid root rot risks.
Tips for good development
Plant in full sun, mulch the base in summer to retain coolness during hot periods, avoid excessive watering, prune as needed to rejuvenate the silhouette, and lightly enrich the soil each spring if necessary to support growth.
Features
- Common name : Purple Smoketree
- Family : Anacardiaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 2,50 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : pink
- Use : shruberry - flowering hedge
- Soil : moderately fertile and well drained
- Habit : bushy
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : powdery mildew - verticillium
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