Cotinus 'Dusky Maiden' - 7.5Litre Impulse adding another season of interest

adding another season of interest to this easy-to-grow shrub

This is one of those Hydrangeas that puts on a different show almost every week through the summer

Excellent for clipping into balls and other architectural shapes

Now I’ve done the basics

with striking red-black new growth that provides a wonderful contrast throughout the season

Cotinus 'Dusky Maiden' - 7.5Litre Impulse adding another season of interestThis particular variety of Cotinus has an exceptionally bushy habit, staying marginally shorter than some other varieties. 'Dusky Maiden' has rounded dark blue green, wavy edged foliage with a rich burgundy purple flush. The wispy flowers, which give it the common name 'The Smoke Bush', emerge in early summer, followed by silver grey wispy seed heads produced sparsely around the plant. In autumn, the foliage transforms into a spectacular display of