Flower Specifications
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Height: 28 inches
- Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Environment: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, organic soils, pH 5.8 - 7.2
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 72F for 6 weeks, then 25 - 39F for 6 weeks
- Average Germ Time: 105 - 140 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Cover seed with vermiculite, sand or substrate after sowing
- Sowing Rate: 7 - 8 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 32 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Burning Bush (Dictamnus)
Burning Bush (Dictamnus Fraxinella) - Burning Bush is an aromatic plant with glossy dark green leaves grown from flower seeds. Spider-like fragrant flowers of carmine-rose are borne during summer months. These plants are commonly called Burning Bushes because, in arid weather, a flammable oil exudes from the leaves and seedpods and if a flame is placed near, will sometimes ignite without damaging the plant.
Burning Bush is a perennial, flowering plant which is hardy in USDA zones 3 - 8. It grows best in full sun, but will tolerate some light shade during the hottest months. The Burning Bush is easily grown in most well draining garden soils, but appreciates the addition of a small amount of lime at planting time. Once established, the plant is very drought tolerant. The flower seeds of Burning Bush need a cold period for best results.
