Cotinus cog. 'Royal Purple' - 20-30 CM C2

Description
Silver-grey fruits emerge from these from August.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
Attractive scarlet autumn colouring.

Bark
Fielded bark.

Growth habit
Bushy, spreading, broad.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The red-brown flowers appear in panicles from June to July. These grow to about 15 - 20 cm tall.

fruit
The silver-grey fruits of Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, landscape, balcony/patio, small/front garden

Root
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is a shallow-rooting plant.