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Cotinus Magical® Red Fountain

Tall, rosy-pink plumes make an excellent choice for special events

Ideal for cut flower growers, airy plumes of rose-pink flowers appear in June and continue throughout the summer. A dual-purpose shrub, Magical Red Fountain blooms on second-year wood—so you can harvest stems in year one while the plant establishes flower production in year two. Flowering stems are tall and sturdy, making them a great fit for larger arrangements and event work.

If you’re growing Cotinus for foliage, the stunning burgundy stems can be cut back to the ground each year to encourage fresh regrowth for harvest. This can be repeated for several years in a row with no stress to the plants.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Red Fountain smoke bush
  • Botanical Name:
    Cotinus coggygria 'Kolmarfo'
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Full sun
  • Soil:
    All soil types, but prefers good drainage
  • Moisture:
    Well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    3-8 (may not flower in colder zones)
  • Size:
    6-8' tall x 5' wide
  • Spacing:
    4' x 5'
  • Bloom Time:
    June - August
  • Bloom Color:
    Rose-pink
  • Fruit Time
    Late summer
  • Fruit Color
    Brown to black
  • Diseases & Pests:
    Some susceptibility to rust, leaf spot, and verticillium wilt.
  • Number of Stems
  • First year: 0
  • Second year: 3
  • Third year: 7
  • Fourth year: 12
  • Fifth year: 15
  • Sixth year: 20

What Makes Me Special?

A dual-purpose variety offering tall stems of rose-pink plumes, and burgundy-leaved stems that can both be cut for floral arrangements

Landscape Use

Few plants can provide better color and textural qualities in the landscape than Cotinus. Able to thrive in poor, rocky soils

Propagation

Root Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Magical® Red Fountain smoke bush
  • Botanical Name:
    Cotinus coggygria 'Kolmarfo'
  • Type:
    Shrub

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