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Cotinus coggygria Rubrifolius Group (Smoke bush Rubrifolius Group )
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5m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cotinus coggygria Rubrifolius Group
Other names
Cotinus coggygria 'Foliis Purpureis', Smoke bush Rubrifolius Group , Smoke tree Rubrifolius Group , Venetian sumach Rubrifolius Group
Genus
Cotinus Cotinus
Variety or Cultivar
Rubrifolius Group _ Rubrifolius Group are large, bushy deciduous shrubs bearing both purple and green, rounded leaves turning red in autumn and large, feathery, panicles of pink flowers in summer.
Cotinus coggygria Rubrifolius Group is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green, Purple in Spring; Purple, Green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Responds well to renovative pruning.
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Where to grow
Cotinus coggygria Rubrifolius Group (Smoke bush Rubrifolius Group ) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in most well-drained, fertile soils in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Cotinus coggygria Rubrifolius Group
Other names
Cotinus coggygria 'Foliis Purpureis', Smoke bush Rubrifolius Group , Smoke tree Rubrifolius Group , Venetian sumach Rubrifolius Group
Genus
Cotinus Cotinus
Variety or Cultivar
Rubrifolius Group _ Rubrifolius Group are large, bushy deciduous shrubs bearing both purple and green, rounded leaves turning red in autumn and large, feathery, panicles of pink flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer
Foliage
Green, Purple in Spring; Purple, Green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Responds well to renovative pruning.
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Where to grow
Cotinus coggygria Rubrifolius Group (Smoke bush Rubrifolius Group ) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in most well-drained, fertile soils in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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