Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Desert Shrub
- Germination Time 14-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 90-150 cm
- Sunlight Full sun
- Soil Type Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; tolerates poor soils
- Watering Low watering; allow soil to dry between waterings
- Ideal Temperature 20-30°C (avoid extended frost)
- Blooming Time Flowers 60-90 days after sowing; blooms spring to fall
- Suitable For Desert gardens, xeriscapes, rock gardens, container margins (USDA zones 8-11)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide good drainage; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
Description
Brittlebush is a perennial desert shrub that suits desert gardens, xeriscapes, rock gardens, and container margins. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 90-150 cm apart in full sun with well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; it tolerates poor soils and low watering, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Expect germination in 14-21 days, and flowers appear 60-90 days after sowing, blooming from spring to fall. Ideal temperatures are 20-30°C; prune lightly after flowering and store seeds cool and dry.