Kniphofia uvaria 'FLAMENCO' torch lily, red hot poker
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,6-1m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-August
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Red hot poker is an attractive perennial making 60-100 cm long stalks with coral-red funnel-shaped flowers at the top, yellow at the bottom. They come out in June and continue blooming until August. Narrow, linear leaves are deep green and evergreen in temperate climate. It needs deep, humus-rich, well drained soil. It does best when mulched to retain moisture in summer and for protection against severe frosts in winter. Sunny or part-shaded location. Fully hardy to -24°C (USDA zone 6) or approx. -30°C (USDA zone 5) with mulch.Last update 01-07-2008.
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- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
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- STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
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- SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
- HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
- FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
