Cotinus coggygria FLAMISSIMO
- Shrub
- 150 cm-2 m high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Red to purple foliage
- Notable autumn colour
A low-growing cultivar with dense, upright growth and very colorful foliage, ranging from warm red in spring to dark purple in summer. Elegant, misty flower clusters appear in June to July. It prefers a sunny, sheltered spot and calcareous, dry to moderately moist soil. Also suitable for smaller gardens.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Garden style
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 150 - 200 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - July |
| Flower colour | white, creamy white |
| Leaf colour | red, brown, purplish brown, reddish brown |
| Growth habit | ascending |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | summer dry, dry, average |
| Soil | pervious, light, normal |
| Soil fertility | normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Cotinus coggygria FLAMISSIMO |
|---|---|
| Genus | Cotinus |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Origin | hybrid |
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