- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 2-2.5 Feet Tall
- Spread 1.5-2 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
The common name for this plant is Pyromania Orange Blaze Red Hot Poker and the botanical name is Pyromania Orange Blaze Kniphofia hybrid. Once established, this plant needs minimal watering and can handle long periods with little to no rain. This plant is salt tolerant, which is perfect for planting next to sidewalks, driveways and streets. There are orange colored flowers that bloom during summer. Both deer and rabbits typically ignore these for other plants. The Pyromania Orange Blaze Red Hot Poker will also attract hummingbirds, butterflies & bees & many other pollinator when in bloom!
In garden planters, use this in the thriller role. Those are plants with drama and that add height or a vertical element to the combination. These are typically in the center or the back of the container. Great for cut flower arrangements or bouquets. Stays short and perfect as a border plant, which are perfect placed along the edge of a garden bed or path. Typically these are grown by themselves as a focal point, usually, in a lawn or garden, for ornamental effect, rather than being massed planted with others. The Pyromania Orange Blaze Red Hot Poker typically grows 2-2.5 feet tall, and 1.5-2 feet wide. For best plant health and results, space these plants 1.5-2 feet apart, center on center. The growth habit is upright. The Pyromania Orange Blaze Red Hot Poker is winter hardy & summer tolerant in growing zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b.
Pyromania Orange Blaze Red Hot Poker Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Flower Color(s): Orange |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Light Exposure: Full Sun |
Height Class: Tall |
Height: 2-2.5 Feet |
Spread: 1.5-2 Feet |
Spacing: 1.5-2 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: Yes |
Resists: Deer & Rabbits |
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
Features: Drought; Salt Tolerant |
Scientific Name: Pyromania Orange Blaze Kniphofia hybrid USPPAF |
Common Name: Pyromania Orange Blaze Red Hot Poker |
Other Name(s): Red Hot Pokers; Tritoma, Torch Lily; Knofflers; Poker Plant |
Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- KNIOB
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