Red Hot Poker - Drought Tolerant Kniphofia Uvaria Flower Seeds

Red Hot Poker Seeds - Uvaria Mix

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Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) - Red Hot Poker flower seeds must be grown in full sun. 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 water during hot weather.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

36 - 40 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.0

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

DEER RESISTANT

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 28 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Cover seed lightly with peat moss

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia Uvaria) - This stately drought tolerant perennial flower is also known as Torch Lily. Kniphofia Torch Lily is native to South Africa, and it provides a dramatic display of multi-colored flower spikes that will reach 36 - 48 inches in height on top of long, dagger like leaves. The Torch Lily flower will start bright red, turn orange and mature to yellow. Hummingbirds love this plant with its tubular florets!

Attracts pollinators

Red Hot Poker, with its sweet nectar and bright orange flowers will attract bees and butterflies, and will bring in many different birds to your garden!

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How to grow

How To Grow Red Hot Poker From Seed: Torch Lily seeds need a cold-treatment before sowing. Dampen a paper towel, wring out excess moisture and carefully place the flower seeds on the damp towel. Roll up the towel, place it in a ziploc bag and place in refrigerator for 4 weeks. After the cold-treatment, sow the Kniphofia Uvaria seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before planting out, using sterile potting mix and peat pots. Barely cover the Red Hot Poker seeds with peat moss and keep flower seed moist.

Transplant Red Hot Poker seedlings outdoors when they are about 2 inches tall. In order not to hurt the growing tap root, plant the entire peat pot into the garden. Or, sow Red Hot Poker flower seeds directly outside. If planting outside, add a little bit of compost to ensure good soil drainage. Sow the flower seed in groups of 3 - 4 spaced 18 - 24 inches apart. Thin to the strongest plant. Spent blooms need to be deadheaded to keep the plant blooming all summer long. Very few pest or disease problems to worry about.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Depth: Cover lightly with peat moss
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Flower Care

Red Hot Poker flower seeds must be grown in full sun. Adequate spacing is necessary for these plants since they may spread up to three feet. Good drainage is essential to prevent crown rot, otherwise these plants are tolerant of most soil types. They will survive periods of drought, but will do better if they are given 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.

  • Height: 36 - 40 inches
  • USDA Zones: 5 - 10
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Can I use kniphofia as a cut flower?

A

Yes, red hot poker is very striking in flower arrangements.

Q

Does kniphofia attract pollinators?

A

Yes, kniphofia attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

Q

Is kniphofia deer resistant?

A

Yes, deer and rabbits tend to avoid these flowers.

Q

What do I do after my kniphofia blooms and flowers start to fade?

A

After your plants bloom begin to fade, remove the flower stalks and cut back the foliage by about half for a neater appearance in late winter or early spring.

Q

What are some uses for the landscape?

A

These flowers are ideal for borders, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens, xeriscape, rock gardens or wildflower gardens.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my flowers?

A

Deadheading spent blooms will encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

What are some good companion plants?

A

Yarrow, rudbeckia, crocosmia, helenium, new England aster, Agastache, sage, sedum, canna, ornamental grasses and coneflowers work well with red hot poker plants.

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