Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria)
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria) is a striking architectural perennial with vivid orange-red torch-like flower spikes. A dramatic focal point in sunny borders and contemporary gardens.
Price on request – Contact us to order
Specifications
- Height: 60-100 cm
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Watering: Moderate watering
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Frost resistance: Hardy to -15°C
Use in landscaping projects
Red hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria) is an exotic perennial with tall, torch-shaped flower spikes in orange-red to yellow in summer. It is a spectacular vertical accent in sunny beds, gravel gardens, modern schemes and Mediterranean gardens, and also attracts pollinators.
Planting and spacing
Plant 3–5 plants per square metre in full sun and well-drained soil. Drainage is essential especially in winter, when excess moisture can kill the plant.
Care and maintenance
It tolerates drought once established. Spent flower stems are cut after flowering. In regions with cold winters, the leaves can be tied together over the crown in autumn to protect it from wet, and the base mulched. Old leaves are cleaned up in spring.
Frequently asked questions
When does Kniphofia flower?
It flowers in summer, usually from June to September, depending on the variety.
How is Kniphofia protected in winter?
Provide well-drained soil, mulch the base and tie the leaves over the crown to keep it dry.
Wholesale perennials