Cotinus coggygria Lilla is a compact, deciduous smoke bush prized for its rich purple foliage that develops vibrant orange-red tones in autumn. In early to midsummer it bears small yellow flowers that age into the characteristic airy smoke plumes, adding soft texture above the rounded canopy. Ideal for smaller gardens and mixed borders, it is best grown in full sun to maximise leaf colour, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil; it will tolerate chalk but avoids waterlogged sites. Expect an eventual height and spread of around 11.5m, with an overall average growth rate; little pruning is needed beyond light shaping in late winter if required. Fully hardy in Irish gardens.
To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.
Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Average Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained; tolerant of chalk Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:chalky
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:june
flowering:july
flowercolour:yellow
leafcolour:purple
size:90cm-2m
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