- USDA Hardiness Zones 6-9
- Height 2.5-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 1.5-2 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
Pyromania Rocket's Red Glare Red Hot Poker is one of those plants that you see in public or other people’s gardens that stops you in your tracks and makes you want this plant in your garden too. This perennial has conspicuous vertical flower spikes that range in color from bright red at the top to creamy yellow or peach near the bottom.
Pyromania Rocket's Red Glare Kniphofia hybrid USPPAF is sometimes referred to as red hot poker, torch lily or poker plant. It a repeat bloomer so it’ll produce multiple prominent flowers for several weeks throughout the summer. Deadheading will encourage even more blooms. The nectar in the blossoms attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer, rabbits and other garden pests tend to leave it alone. The bloom spikes reach 30 to 36 inches in height and the grass-like leaves grow in a 1.5 to 2-foot-wide cluster. This plant is hardy in USDA planting zones 6 to 9 and requires full sun for best results.
Pyromania Rocket's Red Glare Red Hot Poker Care
This salt-tolerant plant is a good choice for gardens along sidewalks, driveways and streets that may be treated with salt-based deicers during the winter months. It can be grown in perennial borders, mixed borders, island beds and containers. In large containers, it can be the centerpiece or thriller plant. Bring a few blossoms indoors to create a stunning tall bouquet. They can tolerate short periods of drought, but water if dry conditions persist, Water more frequently if you’re growing Pyromania Rocket's Red Glare Red Hot Poker in a container.
Pyromania Rocket's Red Glare Red Hot Poker Spacing
These plants are often grown as accent plants, but you can also use them in mass in larger garden areas. Space plants a minimum of 2 feet apart on center when using them in small groups or mass plantings.
Pyromania Rocket's Red Glare Red Hot Poker Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, Red, Yellow |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Tall |
| Height: 2.5-3 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 Rocket's Red Glare Kniphofia hybrid USPPAF |
| Common Name: Pyromania Rocket's Red Glare Red Hot Poker |
| Other Name(s): Red Hot Pokers; Tritoma, Torch Lily; Knofflers; Poker Plant |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- KNIRG
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 Known 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 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
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
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Winter
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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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