Cotinus cog. 'Flamissio' - 60-80 CM C7.5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cotinus coggygria 'Mincofla20'.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Perückenstrauch 'Flamissimo's are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size. Perückenstrauch 'Flamissimo' is bright orange to golden yellow in autumn.

Bark
Red-brown, fielded bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Asia to southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Perückenstrauch 'Flamissimo' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Oval.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The dark pink flowers of Perückenstrauch 'Flamissimo' appear in panicles from June to July. These grow to about 15 - 20 cm tall.

Fruit
The light brown fruits of Cotinus coggygria 'Flamissimo' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Cotinus coggygria 'Flamissimo' is a shallow-rooting plant.