Papaya Popsicle Dwarf Poker
Kniphofia hybrid 'Papaya Popsicle' PP #22,915
Pronunciation: nip-HOFF-ee-uh
SKU #08024
| Description | A prolific summer-long bloomer with tall spikes of bicolor flowers in vibrant orange and gold colors of ripe papayas. Charming, compact, grass-like foliage remains neat all summer! A terrific drought tolerant garden plant that infuses dynamic color and texture into sunny beds and borders, and mixed container plantings. Evergreen in mild winter regions. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
| Blooms | Late Spring to Fall |
| Mature Size | Foliage reaches 12 to 14 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide; blooms reach 22 in. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Switch Grass (Panicum); Avens (Geum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care | Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect crown in harsh winters. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established in the landscape, reduce frequency; in containers, water regularly - when soil surface becomes dry. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer. Prune spent flowers to promote continued bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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Armstrong 352 E. Glenarm St.
Pasadena, CA 91106 -
Lincoln Avenue Nursery 804 Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103 -
Pasadena Lawnmowers & Nursery, Inc 170 E. Orange Grove
Pasadena, CA 91103
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