Cotinus coggygria Grace

Common Name:
Grace Smoke Bush

Description:
Cotinus coggygria 'Grace' is a stunning deciduous shrub known for its vibrant foliage and dramatic smoky plumes. In spring and summer, its large, rounded leaves emerge in a rich wine-red colour, deepening to burgundy before transforming into brilliant orange, red, and purple hues in autumn. During summer, it produces feathery, pinkish-purple flower plumes that give the plant its characteristic "smoky" appearance. This hardy and adaptable shrub thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a sunny position to bring out its best foliage colour. It is drought-tolerant once established and makes a fantastic feature plant, hedge, or background shrub in mixed garden beds.

Form:

• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6 metres
• Width: 3–5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pinkish-purple (smoky plumes)

Key Attributes:

• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Attractive Autumn Foliage
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• May cause mild skin irritation in some individuals

Companion Plants:

• Salvia species
• Perovskia (Russian Sage)
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grasses)
• Berberis (Barberry)
• Lavandula (Lavender)