- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 5 - 8 Feet
- Width 6 Feet
- Growing Zones 4-8
Even the name ‘Velvet Fog’ sounds like a romantic English novel but in fact it is a great flowering shrub, covering the plant with tons of bright pink blooms for weeks during the summer when most shrubs aren’t blooming. And this smokebush has foliage that is equally attractive with a distinctive blue-green color, different from other plants in the landscape. And just wait until fall when it puts on its glorious red mantel of leaves! This Cotinus is always a showstopper and people WILL stop and ask what it is.
Cotinus ‘Velvet Fog’ can be grown as a small tree or a large shrub. It is drought and deer resistant so no worries there. This native plant just needs average soil and average watering to establish it. Since it is an upright plant, this is the perfect focal point in the garden or you can use it as a backdrop for other plants. ‘Velvet Fog’ is a definite thriller in the garden captivating everyone who sees it.
The Velvet Fog® Smokebush Care
Smokebush are very easy to care for. Just a moist well-draining soil and some slow release fertilizer at planting and again in the fall. For best color of flowers and foliage it should be planted in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It blooms on old wood, so if you choose to prune do it right after blooms are done. However, pruning is not necessary unless you want to control the size of the shrub. You can cut off dead and sick branches at any time of the year to help the appearance of the plants. USDA plant hardiness range is zones 4a to 8b.
Another bonus to ‘Velvet Fog’ is you can use the branches as a filler in a flower arrangement and the flowers as well but the flowers can also be harvested when they are ¾ of the way open. Use them fresh or dried.
The Velvet Fog® Smokebush Spacing
If using ‘Velvet Fog’ as a hedge or border you should plant it at least 6 feet apart from each other for optimal growth.
The Velvet Fog® Smokebush Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 5 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Width: 6 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 6 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Green, Pink |
| Seasonal Interest: Early Summer Mid Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Blue-Green |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Cotinus coggygria 'SMNCCPP3' USPP 32,352, Can PBRAF |
- SKU:
- COTVF
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
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Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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