Kochia Summer Flower Seeds – Summer Bush

The "Burning Bush" — Green in Summer, Red in Autumn

Kochia (Bassia scoparia / formerly Kochia scoparia) is a unique ornamental foliage annual famously called Burning Bush or Summer Cypress. The plants form perfectly round, dense, bushy mounds of fine feathery green foliage all summer — then dramatically turn fiery red, orange, and purple in autumn as temperatures cool. This is grown for its showy foliage, not for flowers.

Heat-loving, drought-tolerant, and naturally self-shaping, Kochia is a striking centrepiece for borders, an effective informal hedge, or a dramatic accent in any Pakistani summer garden — with virtually no maintenance.

Why You'll Love Growing Kochia

• Perfectly round, self-shaping foliage bushes
• Bright green in summer, fiery red in autumn
• Exceptional heat and drought tolerance
• Makes excellent informal hedges and borders
• Soft, feathery texture adds garden interest
• Self-seeds for return plants next year
• Easy to grow, beginner-friendly, low maintenance

Plant Features

• Plant Type: Warm-season ornamental foliage annual
• Botanical Name: Bassia scoparia (syn. Kochia scoparia)
• Other Names: Burning Bush, Summer Cypress, Mexican Fireweed
• Foliage Colour: Bright green in summer, red/orange/purple in autumn
• Plant Height: 20–40 inches (50–100 cm)
• Growth Habit: Naturally rounded, dense, bushy
• Growing Difficulty: Easy
• Container Friendly: Yes (large containers)

Growing in Pakistan

Kochia is a warm-season foliage plant that thrives in Pakistani heat. For Punjab, Sindh, and most plain regions, sow from February–June for lush green summer bushes that turn red in autumn (October–November). In cooler northern hill areas (Murree, Swat, Hunza), sow March–June. Provide full sun and well-drained soil. Kochia is highly drought-tolerant once established — needs only moderate watering. The plants grow naturally into rounded shapes with no pruning needed.

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