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The dramatic addition you have been looking for! The spiky red-orange bloom opens to a yellow peach flower, providing a dramatic two-tone effect. It is a continuous bloomer with a long bloom season. It attracts pollinators, resists deer, and is drought tolerant.
The foliage is grass-like and green in color. On top of the foliage sits spiky blooms. They are red-orange and open up to a yellow peach flower. The Pyromania Backdraft Red Hot Poker has a generous bloom season that begins in the spring and lasts until fall. This perennial has a garden height of thirty to thirty-six inches tall and a spread of twenty-four to thirty inches. It is great for use as a border plant, mass planting, cut flowers, and focal points.
Pyromania Backdraft Red Hot Poker Care
The Pyromania Backdraft Red Hot Poker will grow well in any type of soil. It is not fussy about Ph levels. This plant does require full sun, a minimum of 6 hours of sun per day. Water needs are average when not in bloom. During the bloom season, water regularly. In cold climates mulch in the winter for protection. Trim leaves in the spring to encourage new growth. Apply a controlled release fertilizer in the spring.
Pyromania Backdraft Red Hot Poker Spacing
To space the Pyromania Backdraft Red Hot Poker correctly, spacing should be spacing twenty-four to thirty inches, center on center. Proper spacing is important when planting near other plants to ensure your plant has room to grow properly.
Pyromania Backdraft Red Hot Poker Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Flower Color(s): Orange to Red |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Full Sun |
Height Class: Tall |
Height: 2.5-3 Feet |
Spread: 2-2.5 Feet |
Spacing: 2-2.5 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: Yes |
Resists: Deer & Rabbits |
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
Features: Drought; Salt Tolerant |
Scientific Name: Pyromania Backdraft Kniphofia hybrid USPPAF |
Common Name: Pyromania Backdraft Red Hot Poker |
Other Name(s): Red Hot Pokers; Tritoma, Torch Lily; Knofflers; Poker Plant |
Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- KNIPB
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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