- 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.

Quart Pot
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

2.5 Quart
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

#1 Pot
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

#2 Pot
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

#3 Pot
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

#5 Pot
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
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 Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
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.
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