Poco™ Sunset Dwarf Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Hybrid 'Sunset'
Description | Red and orange nectar-filled blooms will delight people and hummingbirds alike all summer and into fall. Shorter than a classic Red Hot Poker, this compact variety is perfect for containers or smaller gardens. Grass-like foliage remains neat all summer. Herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
Blooms | Summer into fall |
Mature Size | Quickly reaches 23 in. tall and 16 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
Growth Rate | Fast |
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); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Avens (Geum) |
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: 5
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you choose as soon as they meet our quality standards and the garden center schedules a shipment. This can be as little as 21 days, but may take longer depending on the plant growth and your garden center's scheduled shipments.
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Wilmore Nurseries H-Ftf-Llc
Littleton, Colorado 80122 -
The Big Tool Box 8080 S. Holly
Littleton, Colorado 80122 -
The Gardens S. Smith Ent., Inc.
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.