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Cotinus coggygria 'Young lady' is an attractive, dwarf smoke bush, bearing huge plumes of smoky-pink flowers in contrast with dark green leaves, from midsummer. The leaves turn beautiful shades of red and orange before falling in autumn. Cotinus coggygria 'Young lady' is a very slow growing shrub and as such is ideal for small gardens.
Grow 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.
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Cotinus ‘Young lady’ and wildlife
Cotinus ‘Young lady’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Cotinus ‘Young lady’ poisonous?
Cotinus ‘Young lady’ has no toxic effects reported.
