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- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 2.5-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 2-2.5 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
You’re going to want this one in your landscape. It has spiky orange buds that open up to white blooms. The Pyromania Hot and Cold Red Hot Poker is a continuous rebloomer and tolerates drought. This one is loved by all pollinators and will bring your yard to life!
Foliage for the Pyromania Hot and Cold Red Hot Poker is as unique as its blooms. It has bright green, grass like leaves and upright stems. On top of each stem, is orange buds that give the appearance of spikes. Each bud opens up to creamy white blooms all summer long. The garden height is thirty to thirty-six inches and the spread is twenty-four to thirty inches. Uses include border planting, mass planting, cut flower, and makes an eye-catching focal point.
Pyromania Hot and Cold Red Hot Poker Care
The care for the Pyromania Hot and Cold Red Hot Poker is easy. Plant in full sun, ensuring it receives at least six hours of sun per day. Soil should be well-drained. This perennial is tolerant to all soils with varying ph levels. Water needs are average. When in bloom, water regularly. In the winter apply mulch to protect roots. In the spring trim the leaves to encourage healthy re-growth. Apply a slow release fertilizer in the spring.
Pyromania Hot and Cold Red Hot Poker Spacing
Spacing for the Pyromania Hot and Cold Red Hot Poker should be twenty-four to thirty inches, center on center. Proper spacing ensures that your plant can develop a strong healthy root system. It also ensures that it has enough room to grow and flourish.
Pyromania Hot and Cold Red Hot Poker Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Orange, White, Yellow |
| 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 Hot and Cold Kniphofia hybrid USPPAF |
| Common Name: Pyromania Hot and Cold Red Hot Poker |
| Other Name(s): Red Hot Pokers; Tritoma, Torch Lily; Knofflers; Poker Plant |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- KNIHC
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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
#3 Pot
Also Know 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
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.