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Smokebush (Cotinus cog 'Royal Purple')

Smokebush (Cotinus cog 'Royal Purple')

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Display quantities m² ea	Preseal	Pieces/Pack	Price	Qty
H 150-175cm in 35L Container	4	£192.94

Description

Bring the magnificent appearance of the Smokebush, also known as the “Cotinus cog. 'Royal Purple'” to your garden. These garden shrubs have stunning dark red-purple oval leaves that turn scarlet in autumn. In July and August, these shrubs are covered with fluffy plumes of purplish-pink flowers that look like a haze of billowing smoke. These plants are ideal for a sunny shrub or mixed border. The foliage, which appears almost translucent when backlit by the sun, is at its best when the plant has been pruned hard in March. These plants are a hardy and adaptable making them a great choice for any garden.

Specification & Dimensions

Dimensions	See Options Available table above
Product Type	Plant
Country Of Origin	Britain
Weight	35 kg
Latin Name	Cotinus cog. 'Royal Purple'
Plant Type	Deciudous
Shape	Shrub
Plant Height including Pot	150-175cm - 210cm
Container Size	35 L
Rootball/Container Diameter	36 cm
Growth Size & Habitat	Growth height up to 5m and a spread of 5m.

How to Plant

Growing Conditions	Adaptable to a variety of aspects (south, west, east facing). To get the most of this beautiful foliage it thrives in full sun.
Soil Requirements	Able to grow in a variety of soil types (chalk, sand, loam, clay). Prefers a moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Does not have pH preference and is adaptable to all levels (acid, alkaline, neutral).

Growing Conditions

Adaptable to a variety of aspects (south, west, east facing).

To get the most of this beautiful foliage it thrives in full sun.

Soil Requirements

Able to grow in a variety of soil types (chalk, sand, loam, clay). Prefers a moist but well-drained, fertile soil.

Does not have pH preference and is adaptable to all levels (acid, alkaline, neutral).

Maintenance & Watering

Watering Requirements	Water adequately to ensure the soil is kept moist, not dry or muddy. No need for irrigation in winter.
Maintenance	In late winter or early spring it is advised to remove any misplaced, diseased or crossing branches that aren’t contributing to the plants overall aesthetics. Alternatively you can, to produce larger leaves, cut the stems back to within two or three buds of the base in early spring.

Watering Requirements

Water adequately to ensure the soil is kept moist, not dry or muddy. No need for irrigation in winter.

Maintenance

In late winter or early spring it is advised to remove any misplaced, diseased or crossing branches that aren’t contributing to the plants overall aesthetics.

Alternatively you can, to produce larger leaves, cut the stems back to within two or three buds of the base in early spring.

FAQs

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Delivery & Returns

Delivery Cost

Free of charge on all full pallets and any orders over £1,000 + VAT.

A flat charge of £30 applies to any split-pack order under £1,000 + VAT.

POA delivery charges apply to the far reaches of the UK, contact us to get a delivery quote.

Delivery Times

Free* next day delivery available to certain postcodes. (*T&C's apply)

This product cannot be delivered on a Monday.

Returns

Cancel up to 14 days from the date of delivery. Products to be returned in the same condition and packaging. Products require watering in order to stay in the same condition.

You will be responsible for returning the product to London Stone. Collection can be made by us but this will incur a £40 + VAT collection charge.