• Red hot poker alcazar with orange-red and yellow spikes against a blurred green background.
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Red Hot Poker Roots - Alcazar

As young blooms emerge they display the deepest color, fading as they mature

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Kniphofia uvaria

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 36 to 48 inches

COLOR

  • Red
  • Yellow

Kniphofia uvaria, commonly known as Red Hot Poker, is a fiery showstopper that will bring a sizzling display to your garden in late summer. Perfect for gardeners who prefer low-maintenance, fully hardy flowers, these bold beauties thrive in borders with minimal effort. Simply plant them, and they’ll reward you with an exotic burst of sunset colors throughout summer, returning year after year to brighten your garden.

  • Deer, rabbit, and drought tolerant, virtually disease free
  • Remove spent flower spikes to encourage more bloom
  • Performs best in full sun and moist, well-draining sandy soil

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 2 to 3 inches

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Planting Guide

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Red Hot Poker Roots - Alcazar

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Red Hot Poker Roots - Alcazar FAQs

Is Alcazar Red Hot Poker resistant to animals or disease?

Alcazar Red Hot Poker is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Alcazar Red Hot Poker grown from?

Alcazar Red Hot Poker is grown from a root.

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