Kochia or Cypress Tree – 10 Seeds, Feathery Foliage, Color Changes in Fall, Dwarf Hedge, Easy to Grow, High Germination, Non-GMO

Discover the unique beauty of Kochia scoparia, an annual ornamental plant that transforms your green space with its feathery foliage and spectacular autumn color change. This 10-seed set is the ideal choice for gardeners, landscapers, and enthusiasts looking to add a distinctive design element and easy cultivation to their garden or container. Kochia scoparia stands out for its ability to form elegant dwarf hedges or single specimens with a compact, almost geometric appearance, reminiscent of small cypress trees. Our seeds are selected for their high germination rate and are guaranteed non-GMO, ensuring a healthy and vigorous start for your plants and a rewarding gardening experience. Technical and agronomic details: Botanical name: Bassia scoparia (formerly known as Kochia scoparia). Seed quantity: 10 fresh, high-quality seeds, carefully selected. Plant type and cultivation cycle: An ornamental annual herbaceous plant, it completes its life cycle in a single season, offering an uninterrupted visual spectacle from spring to autumn. Plant Height: Typically reaches 60-120cm (2-4ft), maintaining a dense, conical shape that makes it perfect as a dwarf hedge or focal point. Uses: Extremely versatile for ornamental purposes. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, flower beds, temporary hedges, and as a single specimen in large containers or pots. Tasting Notes: Characterized by dense, finely feathered foliage that is bright green during the summer months. With the arrival of autumn, the color transforms into a magnificent array of intense reds, purples, and bronzes, creating a "burning bush" effect. Hardiness and Origin: A robust and resilient plant, it demonstrates good drought tolerance once well established. Native to temperate regions of Eurasia. Sowing period: Direct sowing in open ground or in seedbeds is recommended after the last risk of frost, generally between March and May, when soil temperatures are constant. Harvest season: Not applicable, as it is a plant grown for its aesthetic value and not for its fruit or leaves. Its ornamental peak occurs in autumn. Optimal conditions for germination: Requires soil temperatures between 18°C ​​and 24°C. Seeds require light to germinate, so shallow sowing with a light covering of fine soil is recommended. Soil Type: Adaptable to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers poor to moderately fertile soils, even sandy or clayey ones. Recommended exposure: For vigorous growth and to maximize the intensity of autumn color, Kochia thrives in full sun positions. Germination time: Under optimal conditions, the first shoots will appear within 7-14 days of sowing. Pot or ground cultivation: Exceptionally suitable for both. Perfect for creating focal points in large containers on terraces and balconies, or for outlining paths and borders in the ground. Quality Specifications: We offer non-GMO seeds with certified high germination rates, sourced from reliable suppliers. Ideal for those seeking seeds for organic ornamental gardens or for sustainable gardening that respects biodiversity. Choosing our Kochia garden seeds means investing in a plant that guarantees extraordinary visual impact with minimal effort. Its easy growth and impressive color transformation make it a valuable addition to any garden, offering a high aesthetic yield for months. Perfect for creating contrast or defining spaces, Kochia is a plant that never disappoints, enriching your landscape with a touch of natural elegance and a burst of color when many other plants begin to fade. With our high germination guarantee, you can be sure of a lush and spectacular garden.