Red Hot Poker Flower Seed

Red Hot Poker - Kniphofia Uvaria Mix

 

Season: Perennial
Zones: 5 - 10
Height: 30 - 36 inches
Bloom Season: Early Summer to Early Fall
Bloom Color: Mix
Environment: Full Sun
Soil Requirement: Moist but Well Drained
 

Red Hot Poker flower seed, also known as Torch Lily, provide a dramatic display of multi-colored flower spikes that will reach 3-4 feet in height on top of long, dagger like leaves. The flowers will start bright red, turn orange and mature to yellow. All colors can be visible at once as different flowers mature at different times, making this flower a sure head turner. Hummingbirds love this plant with its tubular florets!

Red Hot Poker flower seed must be grown in full sun or very light shade. Adequate spacing is necessary for these plants since they may spread up to three feet over time. Good drainage is essential to prevent crown rot, otherwise these plants are tolerant of most soil types. Although they will survive periods of drought, they will do better if they are given abundant water during hot weather. In the colder zones Red Hot Poker is not very winter tolerant, so the plants will need to be mulched to protect the roots from the cold. Some people also recommend tying the foliage together to help keep the rain from collecting in the crown. Another option is to cut the foliage off in the late fall.

Red Hot Poker flower seed can be sown indoors and the plants transplanted when they are about 2 inches tall, or the seed can be sown directly outside. If planting outside, add a little bit of compost to ensure good soil drainage. For best results, it is best to chill the seeds before planting, and then the seeds could take up to 3 weeks to germinate. Cover the seeds with 1/4 inch potting soil or other planting medium. Plants can also be divided in late fall after blooming has stopped, or in the spring. Divided plants might not bloom for the next couple of years. Spent blooms need to be deadheaded to keep the plant blooming all summer long. Very few pest or disease problems to worry about.

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