Description
Kochia Trichophylla Burning Bush is symmetrical and oval in form and makes an
outstanding foliage plant.The Kochia bush is truly one of a kind and
brings a great addition to the flower garden.It reaches 28 inches in
height and looks great when grown as a hedge along the border or in
groups of 3 for focal interest.
For areas with a long growing season, Kochia Burning Bush seeds can be
started directly outdoors in a prepared seed bed. For earlier Kochia
plants, start the Burning Bush seeds indoors. Transplant outdoors after
danger of frost has passed. Plant the Kochia Burning Bush in full sun.
Name | Kochia Scoparia |
Life Cycle | Half hardy annual. Hardy annual. |
Height | 15 to 36 inches (40 to 90 cm |
Flowers details | Light green, then turn to Red. Hairy flowers that sprout from strap shaped leaf axils. |
Foliage | Lanceolate. Flattened. Green through to red. |
Blossom | Summer |
Growing Regions | Zones 2 to 10 |
Requirements | Soil pH 6 to 7. Average soil. Drought tolerant. Regular feed. |
Light | Full sunlight. |
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How to grow
Sow Outside: Surface. Before last frost. Spacing: single plants: 20 to 24 inches (60 to 70 cm);
hedging 8 inches (20 cm).
Sow Inside: Soak seeds overnight. Use peat pots. Germination time: one to
two weeks in the light. Temperature 70°F (21°C). Seven or eight weeks in
advance. Transplant outdoors towards the end of spring.
Package include:
50 x Kochia Scoparia Seeds
