{"product_id":"velveteeny-smokebush","title":"Velveteeny Smokebush","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eVelveteeny® Smokebush is a compact, dwarf smokebush variety prized for its rich burgundy-purple foliage, airy smoke-like blooms, and vibrant fall color. Unlike traditional smokebush varieties that can grow quite large, Velveteeny® maintains a neat, rounded form, making it perfect for smaller landscapes and modern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"413g1y\" data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"461\"\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"imqxf3\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"80w281\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"541\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–5 ft (1.2–1.5 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h24leo\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l1cuke\" data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"601\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u86b5t\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, rounded, and well-branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1frswmk\" data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eFoliage and Seasonal Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rli4cf\" data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eSpring \u0026amp; Summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy to purple foliage that holds its color throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"btdw2u\" data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"796\"\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant shades of orange, red, and scarlet provide outstanding autumn interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kgmwg\" data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eIn early to mid-summer, soft pink, feathery flower clusters emerge and develop into the plant’s signature “smoky” plumes, creating a cloud-like effect above the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"e21a7f\" data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1edcwu\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best foliage color and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r4ay4i\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to a variety of soil types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yq3zad\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate water needs when establishing; drought tolerant once mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f8j3wk\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1324\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance and easy to grow. 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