Looking for Smoke Bush (Cotinus) Suggestions

Discussion in 'Garden Design and Plant Suggestions' started by cbale224, Oct 26, 2008.

  1. cbale224

    cbale224 Active Member

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    I want to plant a Smoke bush in my back yard and I am looking for suggestions. I love the hazy pink inflorescences and the rounded purple leaves. I am in zone 8 and the back yard gets 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight from the West. Drainage is excellent for the location. I am looking for a variety that is more shrub-like and will stop growing at 10 to 15 feet in height.
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    'Velvet Cloak' or 'Young Lady', perhaps. I share your passion: Smoke bushes RULE!
     
  3. cbale224

    cbale224 Active Member

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    I realy like the much more pink inflorescences of the 'Velvet Cloak'. Thanks for the suggestion.
     

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