Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

First class shrub, Cotinus 'Royal Purple' has deep purple, rounded leaves in spring and summer which turn fiery shades of red/orange before falling in autumn. In the summer flower heads appear which resemble wispy plumes of pink smoke above the darker foliage.

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is a fine choice of shrub for a sunny border where the leaves are lit up to appear like stained glass by the sun.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - August.
• Flower Colour: Pale pink
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' grows to be a large branching, rounded shrub.
  • Height: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).

• Pruning: In smaller gardens, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' can be pruned back hard in March each year to encourage fresh new growth and reduce the end size.