Border Ballet Torch Flower
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet'
SKU
06215
Showy flower stalks in colors of orange, red, pink, yellow and creamy pastels rise above handsome clumps of coarse, sword-shaped, bluish-green leaves. Ideal for xeriscape gardens and tropical look or as cut flower. Herbaceous perennial. Established clumps are best left undisturbed.
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Full sun
Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | nip-HOFF-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 18 to 24 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Multi-colored blooms in summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established. |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune old flower heads to encourage more blossoms.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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