Create a spectacular display of rich purple foliage and unusual smoky summer flowers with this great value pack of 3 individual Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ Smoke Bush Shrubs, supplied as large, established plants approximately 3–4ft tall, each grown in its own individual 3 litre pot by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, these outstanding ornamental shrubs are renowned for their deep purple foliage, distinctive cloud-like flower plumes, and magnificent autumn colour.
Commonly known as the Smoke Bush, Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ is one of the finest dark-leaved shrubs for creating dramatic colour and contrast within the garden. Its rounded leaves emerge in rich reddish-purple shades during spring before developing into sumptuous deep purple and burgundy tones throughout summer.
During summer, established plants produce masses of tiny flowers held within large, airy plumes. These soft, feathery flower clusters create the distinctive smoke-like effect for which Cotinus is famous, appearing to float above the dark foliage and creating an unusual and highly ornamental display.
As autumn approaches, the foliage develops spectacular shades of scarlet, crimson, orange-red, and deep burgundy, providing another burst of colour before the leaves fall for winter.
This great value pack contains 3 large individual plants, making it perfect for creating a dramatic group display, developing an informal flowering screen, or positioning separately throughout the garden as striking feature specimens.
Supplied as three strong, healthy, well-established plants, each in its own 3 litre pot, these premium specimens provide excellent immediate impact and years of outstanding ornamental interest.
(Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ – Hardy Deciduous Ornamental Shrub, approximately 8–12ft / 2.5–3.5m tall and wide at maturity depending on growing conditions and pruning)
Spring:
Fresh rounded foliage emerges in beautiful reddish-purple and burgundy shades, immediately introducing rich colour to the garden.
Summer:
The foliage deepens to luxurious purple tones while airy, feathery flower plumes develop above the branches, creating the famous smoky appearance.
Autumn:
Leaves transform into spectacular shades of crimson, scarlet, orange-red, and burgundy, producing a stunning late-season display.
Winter:
After leaf fall, the established branching framework provides attractive structure before fresh growth returns the following spring.
Habit:
Develops into a large, rounded and bushy ornamental shrub, ideal for feature planting, mixed borders, informal screening, and dramatic foliage displays.
Fully hardy and easy to grow, Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and performs best in full sun, where the foliage develops its richest and most intense purple colouring.
• Great value pack of 3 individual large plants
• Each supplied in its own individual 3 litre pot
• Large established specimens approximately 3–4ft tall
• Spectacular deep purple and burgundy foliage
• Unusual feathery smoke-like summer flower plumes
• Outstanding scarlet and crimson autumn colour
• Excellent contrast against green and golden foliage
• Fantastic architectural feature shrub
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow
• Provides outstanding interest across several seasons
• Mixed shrub borders
• Feature and specimen planting
• Informal screening
• Contemporary garden designs
• Cottage and traditional gardens
• Dramatic foliage planting schemes
• Group planting for maximum impact
• Creating rich colour and contrast
• Plant in fertile, well-drained garden soil
• Position in full sun for the richest purple foliage colour
• Water regularly during the first growing season until fully established
• Apply mulch around the base during spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Feed each spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser
• Little pruning is normally required other than removing damaged or unwanted growth
• Older plants can be pruned harder if required to encourage vigorous fresh foliage growth
• Allow sufficient space for each plant to develop its naturally broad, bushy habit
• 3x Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ Smoke Bush Shrubs
• Great value pack of 3 individual plants
• Large established specimens approximately 3–4ft tall
• Each supplied in its own individual 3 litre pot
• Strong, healthy nursery-grown plants
• Stunning deep purple and burgundy foliage
• Distinctive smoke-like summer flower plumes
• Spectacular fiery autumn colours
• Hardy deciduous ornamental shrub
• Excellent for borders, screening, and feature planting
• Outstanding multi-season garden interest
• Check out our planting guide to help your Cotinus plants thrive
Our range of ornamental shrubs is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, established plants that provide instant impact and excellent long-term value, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, high-quality live plant packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our shrubs are carefully selected for health, vigour, and garden performance. Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’ is an outstanding choice for introducing dramatic foliage colour, unusual texture, and spectacular seasonal interest into gardens of almost any style.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 3 individual Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ Smoke Bush Shrubs, each approximately 3–4ft tall and supplied in its own individual 3 litre pot – a fantastic value collection of large established ornamental plants, perfect for creating a dramatic garden display with luxurious purple foliage, unusual smoke-like summer flowers, and spectacular fiery autumn colour.
