Red Hot Poker Plant Zone 5

• Hello I am wondering if now is the time april to split up the red hot pokers. Can I just dig round them & lift out I gather these are a bulb type. Im new to these. Doris Says: May 21st, 2015 at 5:49 pm. My husband planted 6 Red Hot Poker plants that were given to us. The first year no flowers but figured that was the shock of being.
• Tips On Growing Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) is a genus of showy perennials native to southern Africa, with most species found in the Republic of South Africa. Preferred growing conditions: Red Hot Pokers thrive in a wide range of soils including clay. Plant them in full sun.
• How to Grow Kniphofia Plants Guide to Growing Red-hot-poker, Torch Lily, Tritoma, and Poker Plant. The genus Kniphofia contains hardy perennials that reach from 60 to 150 cm in height. They have grassy leaves, that give rise to long stems with a head of downward facing tubes of flowers.

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Kniphofia spp.

Red Hot Poker Plant Features

It's pretty obvious where kniphofia got its common name, red hot poker. This tough-as-nails, sun-loving perennial produces tall spikes of red, yellow, or bi-colored flowers in mid- to late summer. Red hot poker's flowers are also nectar-rich so they will draw butterflies and hummingbirds from miles around. Plus, even when not in bloom, the lance-shaped foliage of red hot poker adds interest and texture in the garden. In the northern part of its range, red hot poker is evergreen, adding color to your garden even in the drabbest months. Red hot poker grows 2 to 3 feet tall and is rabbit and deer resistant. Hardy from zones 5-9.
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Red Hot Poker Growing Instructions

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Plant red hot poker in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sun a day. Red hot poker is not fussy about soil type, but prefers life on the dry side so keep it away from poorly drained locations. Clip away the flower stalks after they fade.
Red Hot Poker is not recommended for human or animal consumption.

• Light

  Outside: Sun

• Colors

  Red, Yellow

• Water

  Medium water needs

• Special Features

  Attracts butterflies
  Attracts hummingbirds
  Deer/rabbit resistant

Complement your Red Hot Poker with these varieties:

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Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango'

Echo Mango red hot poker is a favorite because of its extra-long bloom season, drought tolerance, and attractiveness to hummingbirds. It grows 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Zones 6-9

Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo'

With blooms from midsummer to autumn, Echo Rojo red hot poker is a must-have for sunny perennial gardens -- or as an annual in containers. It grows 40 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Zones 6-9

Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'

Fire Dance is an easy-to-grow perennial for sun that shows off deer-resistant, hummingbird-attracting red-and-yellow flowers. It grows only 20 inches tall and wide. Zones 5-9

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle'

Papaya Popsicle red hot poker is a full-sun plant that has orange-and-yellow flower spikes all summer long over a mound of grassy, textural foliage. It grows 18 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Zones 6-9

Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle'

This evergreen perennial stands out from other varieties because of its yellow-green flowers from late spring to early autumn. It grows 28 inches tall. Zones 6-8

The first year these incredible birds came to the Kniphofia in the garden it was indeed a sight to behold. The Oriole is one of the most beautifully colored birds and just happens to be a perfect color match for the spiky Kniphofia flowers. This patch of Kniphofia is now in its sixth year and every year the Orioles visit. It is the only time they are seen here and this is the only plant they have been spotted visiting for any length of time. The nectar must be mighty tasty because the birds work relentlessly to sip from each flower tube. Usually there is never more than one Oriole in the patch at a time. This year though a young Oriole followed an adult into their Garden of Eden. And, there are times when the hummingbirds get pretty possessive of the nectar rich flowers, but no matter how much the little hummers buzz around they cannot run off the Orioles. Kniphofias bloom in early spring and it takes a few blooms before the Orioles show up.

In the picture above, it is easy to see the grassy nature of the Kniphofia which adds extra texture and interest to the garden. This patch has self seeded so there are varying color patterns among the flowers but they are all in the yellow to orange range. The flowering spikes can reach 5 feet tall. The bloom right under the bird is shorter because it is newly emerging and smaller because it has not yet unfurled its flowers. New flower spikes continue to be produced for many months which lengthens the stay of the Oriole. There does not seem to be any advantage to removing spent flower stalks to encourage more bloom.