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.
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
600 x Kochia Scoparia Seeds