Kochia trichophylla

Lardman · « **on:** May 10, 2011, 20:27 »

Has anyone grown them? Is the autumn colour as spectacular as pictures?

Im trying to add a little height and a bit of interest to my otherwise very dull North West facing front garden, think 15ftx8ft moss lawn.

Yorkie · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2011, 21:16 »

Don't know but I did think you were swearing about hair loss (tricho...) from the thread title!

Edit: It appears to have the Award of Garden Merit so, assuming it's grown in the advised situation and soil conditions (whatever they may be), I'd assume it's relatively reliable.

fatcat1955 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2011, 22:22 »

I grew them mant times, common name Burning bush. Lovely shade of green troughout the summer turning a browny red in the autumn. I found planting them in a row gave the best view of the colour.

Lardman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2011, 16:54 »

No male pattern baldness in my family Yorkie.

I was thinking of using a clump of 3-5 where I removed a dwarf conifer that next doors dog liked to "water".

Chrysalis · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2011, 18:47 »

Our council plant them a lot in roundabouts etc. and dig them out before they turn into their Autumn glory

My mum loved them in our garden when we were small. Such vivid colours and easy to grow. Good luck!

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