Cotinus coggygria

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Cotinus coggygria, often called smoke bush, is a deciduous shrub admired for its unusual summer display and vivid autumn foliage. In early to mid-summer, airy clusters of tiny flowers develop into soft, mist-like plumes that appear to float above the leaves, creating a smoky effect. Rounded green foliage provides a strong backdrop through summer before changing to brilliant shades of orange, red, and purple as temperatures cool. Hardy and easy to grow in UK gardens, it performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a reliable choice for borders, specimen planting, and dry or gravel garden settings where seasonal colour and structure are desired.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Pink
Eventual Height
  • 4-8m
Flowering Month
  • July
  • August
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous

How to care for Cotinus coggygria

Light:
Full sun is best for strong growth and flowering.

Soil:
Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poorer or sandy conditions.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing; mature plants are drought tolerant.

Pruning:
Prune in early spring to maintain shape or encourage fresh growth.

Hardiness:
Fully hardy in UK conditions.

Feeding:
Usually unnecessary; a light mulch in spring is sufficient.

Notes

Deciduous ornamental shrub

Rounded green foliage

Distinctive smoke-like summer flower plumes

Strong autumn leaf colour

Bushy growth habit

Suitable for borders and feature planting

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