Cotinus Dusky Maiden is the first hybrid between C. szechuanensis and C. coggygria ‘Velvet Cloak’ (1997).
C. szechuanensis is a very distinct species, collected by Roy Lancaster in 1993 from below the Wenchuan at 1,000 m in the warm valley of the Min river in West Sichuan, China where it is associated with Caryopteris incana and Ceratostigma willmottianum.
From The Hillier Manual of Trees and Shrubs.
- A very compact deciduous Smoke Bush
- Any well drained soils
- Hardy -18°C
- Attractive undulating small purple leaves
- Suitable for a container on a Patio or border
- In the garden it is more of a foliage plant
- In a pot masses of flowers and exceptional autumn colour.
- A plant of architectural merit.
| Genus | Cotinus |
| Species | szechuanensis x coggygria |
| Cultivar | Dusky Maiden 'LONDUS' |
| Category | Deciduous shrub |
| Height & Spread | 200 - 250 cm x 150 after 10 years. Prune in March down to 50cm |
| Plant Breeders Rights | EU26492 Propagation for resale is illegal without a licence from the Agent |
| Colours | Colours and sizes are approximate and are intended as a guideline and may vary according to local conditions. |
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Peter Moore in my garden
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Peter Moore in my garden
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In my garden 2018 Peter Moore