'Rocket's Red Glare' Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia hybrid
Overview
The Kniphofia hybrid 'Rocket's Red Glare' is an upright Red Hot Poker with grass-like green foliage and spiky blooms of warm red buds opening creamy peach. It grows 30-36 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and average water, mulching in colder areas for winter protection. Hardy in USDA Zones 6-9.
Sun FullWater Medium
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 2.5–3 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1.5–2 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Liliaceae
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