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'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia hybrid

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Overview

The Kniphofia hybrid 'Hot and Cold' is an upright perennial with grass-like green foliage and spiky wands of tangerine-orange buds that open to creamy white summer flowers. It matures at 30-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide. Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil with average water; mulch in colder areas and trim foliage in spring. Hardy in USDA Zones 5b-9b.

Sun FullWater Medium
'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — It matures at 30-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide
'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil with average water; mulch in colder areas and trim foliage in spring'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Hardy in USDA Zones 5b-9b'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — The Kniphofia hybrid 'Hot and Cold''Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — is a striking upright perennial that brings crisp contrast and sculptural drama to sunny plantings'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2.5–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–2.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Liliaceae

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'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — It matures at 30-36 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide
'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Grow it in full sun and well-drained soil with average water; mulch in colder areas and trim foliage in spring
'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Hardy in USDA Zones 5b-9b
'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — The Kniphofia hybrid 'Hot and Cold'
'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — commonly referred to as 'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker
'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — is a striking upright perennial that brings crisp contrast and sculptural drama to sunny plantings
'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia hybrid) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection

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