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Red hot poker

Kniphofia uvaria

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Red hot poker is part of the Kniphofia genus. Its scientific name is Kniphofia uvaria. It is a flower that typically grows as an evergreen, which is defined as a plant that retains leaves throughout the year. Red hot poker normally grows to a mature height of 75.0 cm (that's 2.44 feet imperial). This plant tends to bloom in early summer. Flamenco, Flamenco Mix, Citrina, Grandiflora, and Grandiflora Mix are some of the most popular varieties of Red hot poker for home gardeners to grow.

South Africa is believed to be where Red hot poker originates from.

Red hot poker is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Red hot poker

Partial Sun
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Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Zone 5 to 10 are typically the USDA Hardiness Zones that are appropriate for this plant (although this can vary based on your microclimate). Red hot poker needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.6 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil). Keep in mind when planting that Red hot poker is thought of as hardy, so Red hot poker will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Red hot poker from seed

Transplanting Red hot poker

Companion plants for Red hot poker

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Red hot poker so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Red hot poker

These plants will not grow well with Red hot poker so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Red hot poker care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Red hot poker exhibits. Evergreen Difficulty How easy is Red hot poker to grow? Very easy 1/5
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Red hot poker exhibits. Evergreen Growth Habit What shape or habit does Red hot poker grow into? Help build our wiki!
Hardiness How frost hardy is Red hot poker? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Red hot poker come from? South Africa
Mature Height How tall does Red hot poker grow? 75.0 cm / 2.44 feet Mature Spread How wide does Red hot poker grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Red hot poker grow best in? Zone 5 to Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Red hot poker. 6.6 - 7.5
Water Requirements How much water does Red hot poker require? Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Red hot poker need? Low
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Red hot poker in? Loam Sun How much sunlight does Red hot poker need to grow? Partial Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Red hot poker be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Red hot poker? Help build our wiki!
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Red hot poker? Help build our wiki! Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Red hot poker? Help build our wiki!
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Red hot poker need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Red hot poker in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
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Bloom Time When will Red hot poker bloom? Early Summer Harvest Time When is Red hot poker ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
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How long does Red hot poker take to grow?

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