Poco™ Sunset Dwarf Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia Hybrid 'Sunset'

Pronunciation: nip-HOFF-ee-uh
SKU #44944
6-9

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OVERVIEW
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.
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.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
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.
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color Orange
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Switch Grass (Panicum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Avens (Geum)
CARE
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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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.