Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ – Dramatic Foliage and Smoky Summer Plumes
Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’, also known as the Smoke Bush, is a striking deciduous shrub admired for its deep purple foliage and billowing, smoke-like flower plumes. Throughout the seasons, it delivers bold colour and texture—starting with rich, velvety leaves in spring that deepen to near-black by summer. In midsummer, it produces airy, pinkish panicles that hover like clouds, creating a soft, ethereal effect. Come autumn, the leaves ignite in fiery tones of orange, red, and scarlet. A fantastic choice for adding depth, drama, and contrast to borders, mixed planting schemes, or as a bold standalone feature.
Key Features
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Foliage: Intense burgundy-purple leaves that deepen throughout the season.
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Flowers: Wispy, smoky pink plumes appear in mid to late summer.
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Autumn Colour: Vibrant seasonal tones of red, orange, and gold.
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Growth Habit: Upright and bushy, growing up to 4-8m over time.
Perfect For
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Mixed borders or back-of-border planting
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Adding dramatic colour contrast
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Architectural focal points in modern or classic gardens
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Low-maintenance landscaping
Growing Conditions
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Position: Full sun for best colour
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Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of conditions
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Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK
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Maintenance: Prune in early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Why Choose Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’?
- Rich, velvety foliage for bold seasonal colour
- Striking summer flower plumes for added texture
- Excellent autumn colour display
- Hardy and easy to maintain
Create year-round visual impact with Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’—a dramatic, low-maintenance shrub that offers both elegance and intensity to your garden palette.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
