Dusky Maiden Smokebush
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Dusky Maiden Smokebush highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Growth RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-8
When you're looking for a whimsical flowering shrub that will outperform while adding much-needed contrast and excitement to your landscape, you can't go wrong with the Dusky Maiden Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria 'Londus'). This shrub was bred to perform and dazzle with its rich color and season after season of interest!
The Dusky Maiden Smoke Bush lives up to its name with red-violet foliage that will deepen with greater sun exposure. These even, ovular leaves feature red highlights along their veins and can shimmer green in the right light.
What else does this space-saving beauty offer? Astounding fall color! When the temperatures begin to drop, the Dusky Maiden Smoke Bush puts on a show of orange and red foliage that will last and last! Hardy throughout USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8, the fast-growth rate and rounded form further make these incredible deciduous ornamentals!
Planting and Application:
This Smoke Bush is an all-around winner! It's compact, deeply hued, and winter-hardy just 5 feet in height and width! You also don't have to worry about your Smoke Bush suddenly sprouting legs and looking stringy and spreading. This compact Smokebush stays showy and densely branched.
This phenomenal Smokebush is perfect as a container specimen on your patio, porch, or pool deck! Dusky Maiden also performs well as a border that will highlight light and bright colors! Wonderful screening hedges, foundation plantings, and accents that brighten a mixed-shrub border.
This bush is considered a landscaper's best-kept secret for its ability to add contrast and drama when paired with greens and chartreuses. If you're comparing Smokebushes, it can be difficult to choose the perfect one for your needs!
- Incredible Red-Violet Foliage
- Dramatic Airy Plumes Of Purple Blooms
- Glowing Red-Orange Fall Colors!
- Naturally Dwarf - Fits Any Garden
- Colorful Specimens, Whimsical Flowering Accents & Container Focal Points
#ProPlantTips for Care:
To keep this Dusky Maiden happy and growing well, plant it in full sun for the best color medium-moisture soil that drains well. This deciduous bush will grow rapidly in regular moisture and appreciates a 3-4 inch layer of mulch over the root system! Smokebush responds well to pruning and moderate trimming in the early spring.
As a hybrid of two amazing performers: the Cotinus szechuanensis and Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak', this Smokebush improves on hardiness and coloration. Deer seldom bother these adaptable shrubs
- Full Sun For The Most Color
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Drought Tolerant Once Established
- Prune In Early Spring
Dark and mysterious, don't let your garden suffer from monotone greens! Add a burst of color with the Dusky Maiden Smokebush. The dense foliage and exciting coloration of this shrub is a winner in our books! Don't miss your chance to amplify the drama in your yard with the help of Nature Hills Nursery.
