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Common Name: Smoke bush
Genus: Cotinus
Species: coggygria
Cultivar: 'Royal Purple'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 500cm
Spread: 500cm

All the smoke bushes are shapely rounded shrubs or small trees, and are popular plants for their summer interest and autumn colour. This variety has deep maroon, purple leaves that turn bright orange before falling in autumn. In summer it is covered with a smoky haze of soft open pinkish flower plumes, giving it a smoke-like appearance.

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