Poco™ Orange Hot Poker

Kniphofia Hybrid 'Poco Orange' PP #27,677

Pronunciation: nip-HOFF-ee-uh
SKU #45046
6-9

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry slightly before watering.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 14 in. tall, 21 in. wide; blooms reach 16 in. tall.

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Description A long-blooming dwarf variety, perfect for smaller spaces. Orange spikes of tubular flowers with red tips bloom continuously from summer to fall. Deer-resistant grass-like foliage adds beautiful color and texture to beds and borders.
Bloom Time Summer through fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes 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
Flower Color Orange
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Salvia (Salvia); Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Avens (Geum); Coneflower (Echinacea)
Care Instructions Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Clip spent flower spikes to promote quick repeat bloom. Mulch to protect crown in cold winter areas. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer. Prune spent flowers to promote continued bloom.
Details
DescriptionA long-blooming dwarf variety, perfect for smaller spaces. Orange spikes of tubular flowers with red tips bloom continuously from summer to fall. Deer-resistant grass-like foliage adds beautiful color and texture to beds and borders.
Bloom TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorOrange
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSalvia (Salvia); Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Avens (Geum); Coneflower (Echinacea)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Clip spent flower spikes to promote quick repeat bloom. Mulch to protect crown in cold winter areas. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer. Prune spent flowers to promote continued bloom.

Frequently asked questions

Does Poco™ Orange Hot Poker produce flowers?
Summer through fall
Is Poco™ Orange Hot Poker evergreen or deciduous?
Poco™ Orange Hot Poker is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Poco™ Orange Hot Poker?
Poco™ Orange Hot Poker is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Poco™ Orange Hot Poker resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Poco™ Orange Hot Poker grow?
Poco™ Orange Hot Poker has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Poco™ Orange Hot Poker in my landscape?
Poco™ Orange Hot Poker is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Poco™ Orange Hot Poker flowers?
Poco™ Orange Hot Poker produces Orange flowers.
What color is the foliage of Poco™ Orange Hot Poker?
Poco™ Orange Hot Poker has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Poco™ Orange Hot Poker?
Good companion plants for Poco™ Orange Hot Poker include: Salvia (Salvia); Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Avens (Geum); Coneflower (Echinacea).
How do I care for Poco™ Orange Hot Poker?
Provide enriched, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Clip spent flower spikes to promote quick repeat bloom. Mulch to protect crown in cold winter areas. 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 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.