Dwarf Purple Smokebush 'Velveteeny'
Best vibrant foliage for compact garden spaces.
Enhance your landscape with this compact deciduous shrub, offering a striking visual appeal throughout the seasons. Its rich, velvety burgundy foliage provides a consistent, bold color anchor, complemented by airy, pink to purple plumes that emerge in early summer, adding unique texture. Reaching a manageable 3-4 feet in height and spread, it's perfectly suited for smaller gardens or container planting. This variety is generally deer resistant and develops deeper fall colors as the season progresses, extending its ornamental value.
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Botanical Name
Cotinus coggygria ‘Velveteeny™’
/ Cotinus coggygria ‘Velveteeny™’
Who it's for
- Urban dwellers or gardeners with limited outdoor space.
- Homeowners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color and unique texture.
- Busy gardeners or beginners desiring beautiful, robust plants.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in predominantly shady areas or with north-facing yards.
- Individuals prioritizing continuous evergreen foliage for winter interest.
- Those who prefer truly hands-off plants requiring no shaping or trimming.
Performance breakdown
Space Efficiency
Compact footprint makes it ideal for small gardens and container planting.
Visual Impact
Burgundy foliage and airy plumes provide striking, season-long color contrast.
Maintenance Ease
Drought tolerance and deer resistance minimize routine care requirements for gardeners.
Hardiness Range
Reliable performance across USDA zones four through eight ensures broad adaptability.
Growth Predictability
Moderate growth rate keeps the rounded, upright form perfectly manageable.
Seasonal Versatility
Deepening fall colors extend ornamental interest well beyond the summer bloom.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cotinus coggygria ‘Velveteeny™’
Common Names
Smokebush, Purple Smokebush
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-8
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Plant Type
Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit
Rounded, Upright
Bloom Color
Pink to Purple
Foliage Color
Deep Purple
Know before you buy
This is a compact variety that reaches a mature height and width of 3 to 4 feet. Its manageable size makes it an excellent choice for small garden beds or large containers.
Yes, for the best foliage color and optimal bloom production, you should plant it in a location that receives full sun. While it can tolerate some light shade, the burgundy color may appear less vibrant.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, the 'Velveteeny' Smokebush is generally avoided by deer. It is a reliable choice for landscapes where deer pressure is a common concern.
Absolutely. Its compact, rounded habit makes it well-suited for container gardening. Ensure your pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix.
While it is drought-tolerant once established, you should water it regularly during its first growing season to help the root system develop. After that, it only requires supplemental water during extended dry spells.
This is a deciduous shrub, meaning it will lose its leaves in the winter. You will enjoy rich burgundy foliage throughout the spring and summer, followed by deepening fall colors before the leaves drop.
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