Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker)
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Color Name: Red Roulette
A stunning color choice! Incredibly long flower spikes of deep red-orange buds that open to creamy yellow flowers. Thin grass-like foliage is exceptionally narrow for Kniphofia and will add fine texture to almost any landscape. Sure to light up your garden!
Commonly called Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily for their tall flower spikes. These South Africa natives offer tremendous garden value by combining grass-like foliage with tall flower scapes. An excellent perennial for the middle of the border.
Growing Tips: Kniphofia is a sun lover that likes it hot and dry, though a good supply of water is appreciated when blooming. It can be grown in any well-drained soil. Kniphofia is evergreen in mild regions and herbaceous in cooler zones. In both areas, it will benefit by having its leaf tips trimmed in the spring to stimulate healthy, new growth. In zones 4-6, the foliage can be tied up over the crown of the plant in the fall to exclude water from settling there and freezing, which would be deadly.
A stunning color choice! Incredibly long flower spikes of deep red-orange buds that open to creamy yellow flowers. Thin grass-like foliage is exceptionally narrow for Kniphofia and will add fine texture to almost any landscape. Sure to light up your garden!
Commonly called Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily for their tall flower spikes. These South Africa natives offer tremendous garden value by combining grass-like foliage with tall flower scapes. An excellent perennial for the middle of the border.
Growing Tips: Kniphofia is a sun lover that likes it hot and dry, though a good supply of water is appreciated when blooming. It can be grown in any well-drained soil. Kniphofia is evergreen in mild regions and herbaceous in cooler zones. In both areas, it will benefit by having its leaf tips trimmed in the spring to stimulate healthy, new growth. In zones 4-6, the foliage can be tied up over the crown of the plant in the fall to exclude water from settling there and freezing, which would be deadly.
Flower Color: Red/Orange Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 40 to 42 Inches Spread: 28 to 32 Inches Hardy in Zone: 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Attributes |
Extended Bloomer Salt Tolerant Landscapes Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Cut Flower or Foilage Border Specimen Plant
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