Smokebush 'Velveteeny™'

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$39.99
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Discover the royal treatment for smaller spaces! This charming dwarf variety offers all the dramatic, velvety burgundy foliage of its larger relatives but in a perfectly petite, rounded package. Mid-summer brings a whimsical display of feathery, pinkish-purple flower plumes that float above the dark leaves like soft, magical clouds. It is a stunning, sophisticated way to add deep colour and airy texture to your patio or garden border.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

3–4' H x W

Zone:

4-8

Watering:

Low to Medium

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Velveteeny Compact Smokebush, Compact Purple Smokebush, Dwarf Smokebush, Smoke Tree

Scientific Name:

Cotinus coggygria 'Cotsidh5' (Velveteeny™)

Type:

Ornamental Dwarf Shrub

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Compact at 3–4 feet tall and wide.
  • Growth Habit: Dense, multi-stemmed, and upright-spreading.
  • Form: Rounded Mound.
  • Growth Rate: Medium.
  • Longevity: Can live for 40 years or more.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun for optimal foliage density.
  • Soil Preferences: Highly adaptable; thrives in average, well-drained loamy soil.
  • Soil Tolerance: Tolerant of poor, dry, rocky, and alkaline soils.
  • Watering: Prefers soil that dries out moderately between waterings; avoid soggy conditions.

Special Features:

Dwarf compact form (half the size of 'Royal Purple'); highly deer resistant; drought and urban pollution tolerant; makes excellent cut flowers.

Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Soft, pinkish-purple "smoky" plumes in mid-summer.
  • Fall Colour: Foliage transitions to a spectacular rich red-purple or scarlet.
  • Bark: Textured grey-brown bark adds interest after leaves drop.

Garden Value:

Perfect as a "thriller" in large patio containers, a low-maintenance border plant, or a vibrant accent in modern urban landscapes.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Flower clusters provide nectar for butterflies and bees.
  • Human: Ideal for small-space landscaping and container gardening; offers high-impact color without outgrowing its space.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

Best planted in spring or fall; space roughly 4 feet apart for massing. Ensure excellent drainage as the plant is sensitive to "wet feet".

Care:

  • Light: Needs full sun to ensure the most vibrant purple leaf color and prolific blooming.
  • Moisture: Water deeply twice a week until established; once mature, it is highly drought-resistant.
  • Maintenance & Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer or compost in spring; minimal pruning is needed to maintain its naturally compact shape.

Tolerances:

Drought, Deer, Urban Pollution, Clay Soil, and Rocky Soil

Tips For Success:

Mulch annually but keep it away from the main stem. Prune only in late winter if needed for shape; hard pruning (coppicing) will result in even larger, more vibrant leaves but will prevent blooming for that season.

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