Burning Bush – Seeds (Kochia trichophylla)

Create a dazzling garden display with the Burning Bush, a striking ornamental foliage plant. Starting as soft green mounds in summer, the plants transform into fiery shades of crimson and scarlet in autumn, giving the effect of glowing flames. Its uniform, bushy habit makes it perfect for edging, bedding, or mass plantings.

What Makes It Special

• Unique seasonal color transformation: green to brilliant red

• Neat, globe-shaped plants with fine feathery foliage

• Low maintenance and fast growing

Key Features

• Height: 50–90 cm

• Annual, easy to grow

• Provides brilliant late-season color

• Excellent for borders, hedging, and ornamental accents

Ideal For

• Bedding displays and edging

• Focal points in mixed borders

• Striking mass plantings or container gardening

Sowing

• Sow outdoors directly in April–May after frost risk has passed

• Scatter thinly and cover lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 30–40 cm apart for strong bushy growth