The Velvet Fog® Smokebush

Not all smokebushes are created equal, as evidenced by the fabulous The Velvet Fog smokebush. Each early summer, it creates dozens of billowy blossoms that mature into those characteristic smoke-like puffs over the following weeks. Their vivid pink color contrasts delightfully with the waxy, blue-green foliage. Another feature that sets The Velvet Fog smokebush apart is its dense, lush habit – it naturally grows as a neat oval. It makes a stunning specimen or unexpected hedge option, and even plays nicely in perennial and flower gardens.

Fun fact: The “smoke” that gives smokebush its name is not actually the flowers – it’s the seed heads. The flowers themselves are actually quite small and not all that showy, but as they age and develop into seeds, they take on that fascinating smoke-like puff.

Top reasons to grow The Velvet Fog smokebush:

Sets more flowers than conventional smokebush
Brighter and better pink smoke color
Lush, dense habit is not awkward like older smokebushes

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Additional information

Dimensions	6 × 5 ft
Botanical Name	Cotinus coggygria 'SMNCCPP3' PP#32,352, CBRAF
Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Blue-green
Height	5-8'
Width/Spread	6'
Exposure	Full Sun, Part Sun
Soil	Average, Dry, Well-drained
Bloom Time	Summer
Uses	Borders, Foundations, Low Hedges, Specimen
Features	Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Cut flower, Deer resistant, Fall interest
Blooms On	Old wood
Breeder	Tim Wood

SKU: 19628 Categories: Medium, Shrubs for Sun, Smokebush, Wide

Plant Care

Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part sun (4-6 hrs/day)

Soil: Any average, well-drained soil will do.

Water: Average water needs; drought tolerant once established.

Fertilizing: Little needed; one application of a granular (not liquid) rose fertilizer in early spring is sufficient, though you may fertilize monthly from early spring through late July if desired.

Pruning: Generally speaking, you should avoid regular pruning of smokebush. You can prune selectively to develop the desired habit and shape in late winter/early spring; however, avoid cutting the plant back each year. This not only encourages a funky, unruly branching, but because smokebush blooms on old wood, it also removes developing flower buds for later that summer.