{"title":"Smoke Bush (Cotinus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoke bushes are large deciduous shrubs grown for rounded leaves in wine red, purple or green, fiery autumn colour, and the hazy plumes of summer flower stalks that give the plant its name. They are hardy to frost and to dry spells, and are at home in cool and temperate gardens rather than humid ones. Choose by leaf colour through summer and by how much room you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a smoke bush\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/royal-purple-smoke-bush-cotinus-coggygria-royal-purple\"\u003eRoyal Purple Smoke Bush\u003c\/a\u003e has deep maroon purple, rounded leaves that hold their colour through summer and turn scarlet in autumn, with purplish pink plumes. It grows three to four metres tall. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grace-smoke-bush-cotinus-grace\"\u003eGrace Smoke Bush\u003c\/a\u003e is a vigorous hybrid that reaches four to five metres if left unpruned. Its large, soft, oval leaves open wine red in spring, darken in summer and turn orange scarlet in autumn, under big pink plumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flame-smoke-bush-cotinus-flame\"\u003eFlame Smoke Bush\u003c\/a\u003e is the one to choose for autumn. Its leaves are green through summer, then turn a brilliant orange red, and it carries pink plumes on a shrub of four to five metres. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/purple-smoke-bush-cotinus-coggygria-atropurpureus\"\u003ePurple Smoke Bush\u003c\/a\u003e is a purple toned form of the common smoke bush, useful as a dark backdrop in a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere smoke bush works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmoke bushes are shrubs for cool to warm temperate and Mediterranean climates. They are frost hardy and drought tolerant once established. They are not suited to the humid subtropics or the tropics, where they grow poorly and colour weakly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant them in full sun, because the purple forms fade towards green in shade and the autumn display is strongest in an open position. Use one as a feature shrub, several as an informal deciduous screen, or place a purple form behind silver, lime or blue foliage, where the contrast carries the whole border. The plumes appear in summer and hang on for weeks, catching low light like a haze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor companions, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour plants\u003c\/a\u003e, other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003edeciduous shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eplants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or winter in well drained soil of ordinary fertility. Avoid rich, wet ground, because poorly drained soil raises the risk of verticillium wilt. As a specimen, allow three to four metres of space. For an informal screen, space plants about two and a half to three metres apart. Mulch after planting and keep the mulch clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly for the first summer or two, then only in long dry spells. Smoke bushes need little feeding, and too much fertiliser gives soft growth and duller colour. A light dressing of compost in spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePruning depends on what you want. Left alone, the shrub grows large and carries the most plumes. Cut hard in late winter, it sends up long shoots with bigger, more richly coloured leaves, but fewer plumes. Remove any dead or crossing wood at the same time. The sap may irritate skin, so wear gloves when pruning. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-grow-smoke-bush-in-australia\"\u003esmoke bush growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains the two ways to prune in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my purple smoke bush turning green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade. Purple forms need full sun to hold their colour, and heavy feeding can also dull it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill smoke bush grow in a humid subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoorly. It is a cool to temperate climate shrub that wants a cold winter and a drier summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune a smoke bush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late winter, while it is bare. Prune lightly to keep the plumes, or hard for larger leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes smoke bush lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is deciduous, colouring red, orange or scarlet in autumn before the leaves fall.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"purple-smoke-bush-cotinus-coggygria-atropurpureus","title":"Purple Smoke Bush - Cotinus coggygria 'Atropurpureus'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Smoke Bush (\u003cem\u003eCotinus coggygria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Atropurpureus') holds deep plum foliage right through summer, then throws up hazy pink plumes that hang over the bush like smoke. It reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, small enough for a suburban garden and big enough to be the thing you look at. In autumn the leaves turn scarlet and orange before dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple that lasts all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage stays deep plum from spring to autumn, doing the work of a flowering shrub without needing to flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe smoke is genuine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spent flower panicles open into fine pink grey clouds that sit over the bush for weeks in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colour changes a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plum through summer, scarlet and orange in autumn, then a bare grey framework that suits a winter garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt asks for very little.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil, so a dry exposed corner is fair ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m it anchors a bed or a courtyard corner without taking it over, and the dark leaves set off silver and lime green neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m to 2m apart for a loose summer screen. It is deciduous, so the screen opens up over winter and will not hide a fence all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it and holds the plant near 1.5m to 2m. Keep the water up in summer, because a potted shrub loses most of its drought tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing purple smoke bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, without compromise: shade turns the purple a muddy green and thins the smoke. Cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it, and it is frost hardy enough for cold inland and southern winters. Humid subtropical and tropical summers bring leaf spotting and washed out colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor and stony is fine, rich and damp is not. Sharp drainage matters far more than fertility here, and generous feeding produces soft green growth at the expense of colour. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. On reasonable soil you can skip fertiliser altogether and give it a light dressing of compost in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the plant is bare. A light trim keeps the shape and the flowers. Cutting hard to a low framework produces larger, more intense leaves but sacrifices that summer's smoke, so pick one or the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tubestock, a young single stemmed plant, and in larger pots for a more established shrub. That is a genuine commitment: allow two to three years to reach 1.5m, and expect the first real smoke around year three, since young plants flower sparsely. Ordered in winter it may arrive leafless and dormant, which is normal for a deciduous shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with strong autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eShrubs and trees for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my smoke bush never smoked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually age or pruning. Plants flower sparsely for their first two or three years, and cutting the bush hard each winter removes the wood that carries the panicles. Prune lightly and the smoke follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is fully deciduous. Expect bare branches from late autumn until early spring, which is why it works better as a feature plant than as a year round screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the purple strong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun and lean soil. Both shade and heavy feeding push the leaves back towards green, and once that happens the only fix is to move it or stop fertilising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640422334783,"sku":"COT-COG-ATR-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095647711551,"sku":"COT-COG-ATR-200MM-P6","price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095647744319,"sku":"COT-COG-ATR-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":68095647777087,"sku":"COT-COG-ATR-500MM","price":561.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Purple-Smoke-Bush-Cotinus-coggygria-Atropurpureus.png?v=1794662378"},{"product_id":"grace-smoke-bush-cotinus-grace","title":"Grace Smoke Bush - Cotinus 'Grace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrace Smoke Bush (\u003cem\u003eCotinus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Grace') is a vigorous deciduous shrub that reaches 4 to 5m high and about 4m wide if left unpruned. It is a hybrid between the European smoke bush and the American smoke tree, and it has the largest leaves and biggest plumes of the group: wine-red in spring, darker through summer and brilliant orange-scarlet in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of leaf colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, soft, oval leaves open wine-red, deepen through summer and finish orange-scarlet before they fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig pink plumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e In summer the plant is topped with large, airy pink flower heads that give the smoke bush its name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill a space.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the most vigorous smoke bush we sell and makes a large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold winters suit it, and they improve the autumn colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes hard pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back each winter and it responds with long shoots and extra large leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack of a border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the dark foliage as a backdrop for silver, lime green and pink planting in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2.5 to 3m apart for a deciduous summer screen that colours in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub or small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it unpruned on several stems, or lift the lower branches to make a small tree for a lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grace Smoke Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the richest colour; in shade the leaves turn greenish. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy. It is not a plant for the humid subtropics or tropics, where it grows weakly and colours poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained soil suits it, including poor and stony ground. Avoid rich, wet soil: lush feeding dulls the leaf colour, and poorly drained ground puts smoke bushes at risk of verticillium wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through the first two summers. Established plants need only a deep soak in long dry spells. A light mulch and a small feed in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e For plumes, prune lightly or not at all, as the flowers form on older wood. For the biggest leaves, cut the whole plant hard in late winter, which gives strong coloured shoots but fewer plumes. Wear gloves, as the sap may irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Grace Smoke Bush in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and as single plants in 300mm pots. It is deciduous, so plants sent in winter arrive as bare stems and plants sent in the warmer months arrive in leaf. Plant at the same depth as the pot, water in well and give it room: it grows quickly once settled. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eDeciduous shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants for autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Grace different from Royal Purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrace is a larger, faster hybrid with bigger, softer wine-red leaves and larger pink plumes. Royal Purple is more compact, with smaller, darker maroon-purple leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves on my smoke bush turning green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade, or soil that is too rich and wet. Move the balance towards full sun, lean soil and less feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 4m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut it back hard in late winter each year and it will stay around 2m with very large leaves, at the cost of most of the plumes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":68095645090111,"sku":"COT-COG-GRACE-200MM-P6","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095645122879,"sku":"COT-COG-GRACE-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/grace-smoke-bush-cotinus-grace.jpg?v=1794668453"},{"product_id":"royal-purple-smoke-bush-cotinus-coggygria-royal-purple","title":"Royal Purple Smoke Bush - Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Purple Smoke Bush (\u003cem\u003eCotinus coggygria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Royal Purple') is a deciduous shrub that grows 3 to 4m high and about 3m wide, with rounded leaves of deep maroon-purple. The colour holds right through summer, which is rare in a purple-leaved shrub, then turns scarlet in autumn. Purplish-pink plumes hover over the plant in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple that lasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves stay deep maroon-purple from spring to autumn in full sun and do not fade to green in the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e In autumn the foliage turns bright scarlet before it drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoky summer plumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, feathery purplish-pink flower heads sit above the leaves like a haze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy and drought tolerant, and it grows well in lean soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA strong contrast plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark, rounded leaves set off grasses, silver foliage and pale flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it mid to back of a bed as the dark note among lighter planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in an open, sunny position with 3m of space makes a rounded specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose hedge or screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a deciduous screen. It suits an informal line, not a tightly clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Royal Purple Smoke Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is needed for the darkest leaves. It grows best in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy. It does not suit the humid subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained soil suits it, including poor and stony ground. Avoid rich, wet soil: lush feeding dulls the leaf colour, and poorly drained ground puts smoke bushes at risk of verticillium wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first two summers, then only in extended dry weather. Go easy on fertiliser: a light feed in spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after the plumes fade to keep a rounded shape, or cut back hard in late winter for larger leaves and fewer plumes. Wear gloves when pruning, as the sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Royal Purple Smoke Bush as single plants in 300mm and 400mm pots. It is deciduous, so plants sent in winter arrive as bare stems and plants sent in the warmer months arrive in leaf. Plant at the same depth as the pot in a sunny, well-drained position and water in well. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse deciduous shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eAutumn colour plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003ePlants that handle frost\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frost-tolerant-plants-in-australia\"\u003eFrost tolerant plants in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Royal Purple get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3 to 4m high and 3m wide if left alone. Annual pruning in late winter will keep it closer to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has a branch wilted and died?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSudden dieback of one section can be verticillium wilt, a soil fungus that is worse in wet, poorly drained ground. Remove the affected wood and improve the drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid coastal subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suited there. Smoke bushes want a cold winter and a drier summer to grow and colour well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095678382399,"sku":"COT-COG-ROYPUR-300MM","price":186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095678415167,"sku":"COT-COG-ROYPUR-400MM","price":338.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/royal-purple-smoke-bush-cotinus-coggygria-royal-purple.jpg?v=1794669085"},{"product_id":"flame-smoke-bush-cotinus-flame","title":"Flame Smoke Bush - Cotinus 'Flame'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlame Smoke Bush (\u003cem\u003eCotinus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flame') is a large deciduous shrub, 4 to 5m high and about 4m wide, chosen for autumn. Its leaves are green through summer, then turn brilliant orange-red, the strongest autumn colour of the smoke bushes. Pink plumes cover it in summer. It is a hybrid of the European smoke bush and the American smoke tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe best autumn colour of the group.\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole plant turns glowing orange-red, and holds it for several weeks in a cold district.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh green in summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the purple forms it is green-leaved, so it blends easily into an existing garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink summer plumes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, soft, smoke-like flower heads stand above the foliage in the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fully at home in cold winters, which bring out the best colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrub or small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it on several stems as a shrub, or train it up as a small tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where the low autumn sun shines through the leaves, with evergreens behind for contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge borders and shrubberies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 4m of space at the back of a deep bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2.5 to 3m apart for a tall deciduous screen through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flame Smoke Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the brightest autumn colour and the most plumes. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy. It is not suited to the humid subtropics, where there is too little winter cold for good growth or colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well-drained soil suits it, including poor and stony ground. Avoid rich, wet soil: lush feeding dulls the leaf colour, and poorly drained ground puts smoke bushes at risk of verticillium wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first two summers. After that it needs little more than a deep soak in a long dry spell. Feed lightly in spring, if at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is optional. Remove dead or crossing wood in late winter and shorten any wayward branches. Hard pruning each winter keeps it smaller with larger leaves, but removes most of the summer plumes. Wear gloves, as the sap may irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Flame Smoke Bush as single plants in 300mm pots. It is deciduous, so plants sent in winter arrive as bare stems and plants sent in the warmer months arrive in green leaf. Plant at the same depth as the pot in sun and well-drained soil, and water in well. Our growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eAutumn colour plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eDeciduous shrubs for seasonal interest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour throughout the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the leaves purple like other smoke bushes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Flame has green leaves through spring and summer. Its colour comes in autumn, when the foliage turns orange-red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the best autumn colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, lean well-drained soil and a climate with cold autumn nights. Rich feeding and shade both dull the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink plumes appear in summer on wood that is at least a year old, so avoid hard pruning if you want them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095680020799,"sku":"COT-COG-FLAME-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flame-smoke-bush-cotinus-flame.jpg?v=1794669094"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/royal-purple-smoke-bush-cotinus-coggygria-royal-purple.jpg?v=1794670130","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/smoke-bush.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}