- 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
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:
~ 1 year old
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 year 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:
~ 2 year 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:
~ 2-3 year 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:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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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.
