Smokebush, 8in, Winecraft Black

A feast for the eyes from spring through autumn! Winecraft Black is the first Proven Winners smokebush, so you know it must be special. In spring, round leaves emerge rich purple but as summer’s heat comes on, they turn a deep near-black tone and finally light up in an array of reds and oranges in fall. In early summer, large, soft panicles of bloom appear that become the misty “smoke” that makes this such a popular landscape plant. Unlike other smokebush, it naturally has a rounded, dwarf habit which means that finally, every landscape has room for this unique plant. A collector plant that may die back to the snowline in zone 3 but shows vigorous regrowth. A Proven Winners Color Choice variety.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 1.25 – 2m (4 – 6ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.25 – 2m (4 – 6ft.)
Zone: 4

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: Pink-red.
Foliage Colour: Deep purple to near-black.

Care

General Maintenance: Pruning will rarely be required but may be done in spring.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency. Adaptable; can tolerate both moist and dry locations.
Soil: Prefers a moist, well drained soil.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.