Cotinus 'Grace'

Grace Smokebush

Deciduous Shrub

"Outstanding Qualities
Cotinus 'Grace' is a hybrid between American smoke tree, (Cotinus obovatus) and Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'. It is grown for its enormous clusters of flowers, frothy, pink panicles reach fourteen inches high and twelve inches wide. In spring, leaves emerge light red, darkening through the summer to dark red. In autumn, foliage turns a mosaic of red, orange, and gold. Cotinus 'Grace' is an large excellent shrub, offering multiple seasons of interest in mixed plantings. It combines well with Hydrangea paniculata 'Tardiva', Clematis 'Madam Julia Correvon', Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light', Crocosmia 'Lucifer' and Iris foetidissima 'Variegata'.

Culture Notes
This fast growing smokebush thrives in full sun to light shade, although the leaves are greener in shade. Plant in a location with well-drained soil and provide with occasional watering during dry weather. It can grow awkwardly as a young plant, but will become fuller as it matures. With minimal pruning it will naturally form a large shrub or small tree over time. This deciduous shrub can be cut to the ground every two to three years in early spring to create vigorous new shoots that have the largest leaves with the boldest foliage color. Plants that are cut back in this manner should be grown in rich soil and have additional summer watering to encourage the robust growth."—Courtesy Great Plant Picks

Growing Conditions

Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Average, Low, Occasional

Description

Size: 96 - 240 tall x 96 - 180 wide
Shape / Form: Irregular, Rounded
Foliage Texture: Coarse, Medium
Foliage Quality: Coarse, Medium

Features: Attractive Foliage, Attracts Bees, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Fall Color, Low Maintenance



Flower Color: Coral / Salmon, Ivory / Cream, Pink
Bloom Season: Summer


Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Banks and Slopes, Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Specimen
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Once-a-Year Maintenance, Reflected Heat
Wildlife: Bees, Deer Resistant, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: canopy, back drop
Plant Behavior: Fast Growing / Vigorous
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Prune annually


Plant Combos