Echo Rojo Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo' PP #22,791
SKU
30504
Fill the garden with a great display of deep orange-red blooms on tall, sturdy stems. A hummingbird magnet! Great texture for borders or massed in the landscape. Fantastic summer color for pots on porch or patio.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | nip-HOFF-ee-uh oo-VAR-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Kniphofia develops a long tap root; once established in the landscape, this deep water seeking root provides excellent drought tolerance. |
| Average Size at Maturity | 22-28" H x 18-24" W |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean, Tropical, Xeric |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect crowns in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system, allowing to dry slightly between intervals; once established in the landscape, tolerates drought. Remove spent blooms. Fertilize in early spring. May be divided in spring or fall.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant