A lot of love and time was devoted to the development of Cotinus coggygria Dusky Maiden. The result is a strong Cotinus with stunning foliage and an exceptionally bushy, well-branched growth habit. Peter Moore, breeder of Dusky Maiden, spent more than a decade on this cross between Cotinus szechuanensis and Cotinus coggygria ‘Velvet Cloak’. One striking feature of Dusky Maiden is its bushy, well-branched growth. Unlike other Cotinus varieties, Dusky Maiden will not get leggy and stays more compact. It responds very well to pruning. It will reach a height and width of circa 150cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.
Cotinus coggygria Young Lady is a compact deciduous shrub with neat, rounded green leaves and large airy plumes of tiny salmon-pink flowers in summer which gradually fade to silvery white, giving the plant its common name of smoke bush. The leaves change colour in autumn to shades of golden yellow and red. Perfect for small gardens, and can also be grown in a large container. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers July-August. Height 100-150cm. Supplied in a 3-4 litre pot.
Cotinus 'Royal Purple'has translucent leaves making this one of the most attractive purple leaved shrubs, especially when lit by the sun. Its beautiful colours intensify in autumn. The flowers create a smoky haze of soft plumes in early summer. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Height 150-200cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.