Cotinus - the Smoke Bush

[angieh]

I am so glad that I took these photos last Thursday - I love the autumn colours of this bush and the "designer" leaves.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/Flowers%20and%20plants/P1020651.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/Flowers%20and%20plants/P1020653.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc44/angieh_bucket/Flowers%20and%20plants/P1020656.jpg

It's a bit of a thug and needs cutting back in the Spring. Can't wait - seems a long way away just at the moment.

[Moli]

beautiful, one of my favourites....

[dandysmom]

That's spectacular. Never seen or heard of one before; amazing coloration. Thanks for sharing that.