Cotinus coggygria Velvet Cloak Flowers in Autumn this heat- and drought-tolerant plant

this heat- and drought-tolerant plant produces an abundance of flowers from spring through autumn

Leptospermum

bushy growth

it is well-suited to Melbourne’s climate and an excellent choice for adding texture and contrast to any landscape

deep orange blooms

Cotinus coggygria Velvet Cloak Flowers in Autumn this heat- and drought-tolerant plantCommon Name: Velvet Cloak Smoke Bush Description: Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak' is a striking deciduous shrub prized for its deep purple foliage and airy, smoke like flower plumes. The rich, velvety leaves emerge dark burgundy in spring, deepening to near black in summer before turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn. During summer, it produces feathery, smoky purple pink flower clusters that create a soft, hazy effect. Hardy