Cotinus cogg. 'Royal Purple'

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' (Royal Purple Smoke Bush) is a striking deciduous shrub renowned for its rich and vibrant purple foliage that holds its deep colour throughout the growing season. Emerging a rich maroon-red in spring, the leaves mature to a deep purplish-black tone in summer, offering dramatic year-round colour. In late spring to early summer, it features large, feathery, smoky pink to purplish flower plumes that create a distinctive haze of fluffy "smoke-like" puffs, enhancing the plant's ornamental value.

This bushy shrub typically grows to 3 to 4.5 meters tall with a spread of about 4.5 to 6 meters, making it an excellent accent or specimen plant. Cotinus 'Royal Purple' thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant, with low maintenance needs.

Key Features:

• Height: 3–4.5 m | Spread: 4.5–6 m
• Deep purplish-black foliage with rich maroon-red spring growth
• Large, airy pink to purplish flower plumes in late spring to early summer
• Deciduous with spreading, multi-stemmed habit
• Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
• Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low maintenance
• Ideal for specimen planting, hedges, and mixed garden borders
• Attracts butterflies and adds bold, dramatic colour to landscapes

Growing Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil with full sun to part shade exposure
• Water regularly during establishment; reduce as plant matures
• Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth
• Suitable for gardens, parks, and large landscape applications

Add Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' to your garden to enjoy vivid foliage colour, delicate smoky flower plumes, and strong architectural presence throughout the seasons.