Smoke Bush 'Royal Purple'

About this plant

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is a showstopper, renowned for its dense, rounded habit and captivating, rich burgundy-purple leaves that hold their color beautifully throughout the growing season. In summer, it produces airy, plume-like flower clusters that create a hazy, smoke-like effect, adding an element of intrigue and texture to any landscape. This outstanding specimen offers year-round appeal, with its vibrant summer display transitioning to brilliant shades of orange and red in autumn, providing a spectacular seasonal finale. Its unique color and form make it an excellent choice as a specimen plant, in mixed borders, or for adding bold contrast. Easy to grow and relatively low-maintenance, 'Royal Purple' Smoke Bush thrives in a variety of conditions, bringing sophisticated color and architectural interest to your garden with minimal fuss.

Care & maintenance

Best color achieved in full sun. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain desired size and shape, or to encourage larger leaves by cutting back hard to within a few buds of the ground (known as coppicing).