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Red Hot Poker Roots - Alcazar

As young blooms emerge they display the deepest color, fading as they mature

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Kniphofia uvaria

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Root

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Red
  • Yellow

Kniphofia uvaria, commonly known as Red Hot Poker, is a fiery showstopper that will bring a sizzling display to your garden in late summer. Perfect for gardeners who prefer low-maintenance, fully hardy flowers, these bold beauties thrive in borders with minimal effort. Simply plant them, and they’ll reward you with an exotic burst of sunset colors throughout summer, returning year after year to brighten your garden.

  • • Deer, rabbit, and drought tolerant, virtually disease free
  • • Remove spent flower spikes to encourage more bloom
  • • Performs best in full sun and moist, well-draining sandy soil

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 2 to 3 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Planting Guide

Visit our Red Hot Poker Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Red Hot Poker Roots - Alcazar FAQs

    Is Alcazar Red Hot Poker resistant to animals or disease?

    Alcazar Red Hot Poker is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Hard to grow for blooms but as a 'grass' green it does have height.

    Red Hot Poker Roots - Alcazar

    Store owner replied: Hello Marilyn W. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and planting expectations. When planted from bare roots, the plant usually spends its first season establishing a strong root system and healthy foliage. Blooming often begins in the second year, once the plant is better established. With proper care, like full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering during dry spells, you can expect those bold, torch-like blooms to appear in future growing seasons. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

    this year it really decided to show off. It has bloomed steadily since late march. Very pleased.

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