Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned'

Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned'

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(Smokebush) Grown for its unusual leaves, Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned' has striking purple/red young leaves which gradually turn greenish-blue as they age. In the autumn the leaves turn vivid shades of orange and red before falling. Panicles of smoke-like flowers appear in mid to late summer once established.

Best foliage colour if planted in a sunny position.

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Grown for its unusual leaves, Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned' has striking purple/red young leaves which gradually turn greenish-blue as they age. In the autumn the leaves turn vivid shades of orange and red before falling. Panicles of smoke-like flowers appear in mid to late summer once established.

Best foliage colour if planted in a sunny position.

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Fertile, well drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June - July.
Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
Habit: Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned' is a medium sized to large with a rounded habit.
- Height: up to 2 m (6 ft).
- Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft).

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features: Autumn Colour, Flowers in Summer, Foliage - Purple/Red, Suitable for Containers

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