Smoke bush 'Royal Purple'

May be kept more compact with pruning, however flowers will be lost as it flowers on previous year’s wood.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Royal Purple is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage.

Pruning is done in the early spring.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Royal Purple is a very hardy plant.

The specific epithet comes from the Greek word “kokkugia” which has the meaning of smoke tree.