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Cotinus 'Grace'

  • Shrub
  • 2-3 m high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Red to purple foliage
  • Notable autumn colour
A robust ornamental shrub with striking purple-red foliage that darkens in summer and turns an intense orange-red in autumn. It bears clouded flower plumes in soft pink to purple from June to July. Suitable as a specimen plant in sun to light shade in fertile, well-drained soil.

Garden use

Use

Solitary

Ornamental value and special features

Autumn colour Berries & fruits

Planting density

Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 200 - 300 cm
Flowering time July - August
Flower colour White, Green
Leaf colour Brown-red, Green, Red
Growth habit Wide
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade
Moisture Average

Botanical information

Botanical name Cotinus 'Grace'
Genus Cotinus
Family Anacardiaceae
Origin Hybrid
Cotinus
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