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Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'
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Smoke bushShrub, DeciduousFamily: Anacardiaceae
- Height: 4mSpread: 4m
- Hardy
- Autumn colour
Foliage colour:
Purple
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Smoke bushes are shapely rounded shrubs or small trees. There are green and purple-leafed forms, both of which are covered in summer with a smoky haze of soft open flower plumes. Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak' has deep purple leaves that turn a fiery red-orange before falling in autumn.
Grow Cotinus 'Velvet Cloak' in well-drained fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or leafmould. It requires little or no pruning. Learn more in our smoke bush grow guide.
Explore other Cotinus Coggygria varieties:
- Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
- Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady'
- Cotinus 'Grace'
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Cotinus ‘Velvet cloak’ and wildlife
Cotinus ‘Velvet cloak’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Cotinus ‘Velvet cloak’ poisonous?
Cotinus ‘Velvet cloak’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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