Cotinus cog. Lilla

Cotinus cog. Lilla

Cotinus cog. Lilla is a compact, deciduous smoke bush valued for its deep purple foliage and airy, smoke-like summer panicles. Best grown in full sun to light shade in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, it forms a neat, bushy shape and offers good seasonal colour. Flower plumes appear in early to mid-summer, and plants are fully hardy, making a striking architectural accent for mixed borders and smaller gardens. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth; expect an eventual size around 11.5 m over time.

Position: Full sun to light shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:june
flowering:july
leafcolour:purple
size:90cm-2m
gardenstyle:architectural