Royal Purple Smokebush
Royal Purple Smokebush
Royal Purple Smokebush is a standout flowering shrub prized for seasonal colour and pollinator appeal, with purple blooms and vibrant seasonal colour that instantly elevates the look of the landscape. It makes an excellent choice for foundation plantings, mixed borders, and landscape beds, bringing polished texture and reliable performance to traditional and modern garden styles alike. Gardeners love it for dependable garden performance, making it a dependable option for mixed borders and landscape beds with very little fuss. Easy to grow in full sun, it adds extra value by welcoming pollinators while keeping maintenance refreshingly simple. Whether used as a focal point or planted in groups, it helps the garden look full, finished, and thoughtfully designed.

Details
- Stunning Foliage: The Royal Purple Smokebush is prized for its stunning foliage, which emerges deep purple in spring and matures to a smoky red-purple hue in summer. The leaves are finely textured and create a soft, billowy effect in the landscape.
- Ornamental Smoke-like Plumes: In summer, the Royal Purple Smokebush produces an abundance of small, airy flowers that give the plant its common name. These flowers form into a showy cluster of ornamental smoke-like plumes that range in colour from pink to purple.
- Easy to Grow: The Royal Purple Smokebush is a relatively low-maintenance shrub that is easy to grow and care for. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Planting Guide
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Prepare an appropriate hole
Choose a pot that is 1-2 times larger than the current pot, ensuring there is adequent drainage to prevent waterlogging roots. Plan on repotting every 3-5 years. -
Use fertile soil
Choose soil rich in nutrients and with good drainage to support root growth. -
Plant at the correct depth
Plant at the same depth as in the pot, keeping the top of the root ball level with the soil.
Delivery
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Delivery time
Ships from our facility in 1-4 days. -
Shipping costs
Free shipping for Bloom & Bee Members, or a flat rate of $5 for all other orders, $15 for Remote Areas -
Sustainable packaging
Landscape Direct ships with UPS using 100% recycled boxes. -
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Upon arrival
Plants may not be in full bloom, allow for a few weeks from planting for blooms to flourish