Smoke Bush - Grace - Standard 300mm pot

🌿✨ Cotinus coggygria ‘Grace’ – Smoke Bush (Standard) ✨🌿
 
The Smoke Bush ‘Grace’ (Cotinus coggygria ‘Grace’) in standard form is a stunning feature tree with a neat lollipop-style trunk and a rounded crown of colourful foliage. 🌿💜 Famous for its smoky flower plumes and dramatic foliage, this grafted form is ideal for adding height, colour, and elegance to any garden.
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm pot – approx. 1.5m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Standard form – pruned to a clear trunk with rounded head.
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Prefers fertile, well-drained soil – drought tolerant once established.
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Striking wine-red to purple foliage through spring and summer 🍷🌿
✔️ Clouds of smoky pink flower plumes in summer 🌸☁️
✔️ Autumn brings fiery orange, red, and purple tones 🍂🔥
✔️ Deciduous – bare in winter, showcasing strong structure.
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Rounded, standard form with a neat crown
✔️ Grows approx. 3–4m tall × 3m wide (crown spread if left untrimmed)
✔️ Easily pruned to maintain shape.
 
💡 Special Characteristics
🌿 Unique smoky flower plumes for summer drama
🌿 Exceptional foliage colour across the seasons
🌿 Hardy, low-maintenance, and frost tolerant
🌿 Grafted standard – instant garden feature tree
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Perfect as a specimen feature in lawns, courtyards, or entrances
✔️ Use in decorative pots for patios and entertaining areas
✔️ Plant in mixed borders for vibrant seasonal colour
✔️ Combine with maples, magnolias, or ornamental pears for striking contrasts