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Dwarf Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia triangularis

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Kniphofia triangularis (Orange Torch Lily) is a wildflower gem from the Drakensberg Mountains in the Republic of South Africa. It blooms in summer with showy spikes of tangerine and orange flowers held over attractive grass-like foliage.

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Description

24-26" tall x 12-15" wide. Kniphofia triangularis (Orange Torch Lily) blooms in summer with showy spikes of tangerine and orange flowers held over attractive grass-like foliage. A wildflower gem from the Drakensberg Mountains in the Republic of South Africa, Kniphofia triangularis thrives in all types of soil including clay. This selection of Orange Torch Lily is cold hardier than many of the hybridized Torch Lily varieties currently being grown. Good for Firescaping

Planting & Care

Tips On Growing Kniphofia  (Red Hot Poker)

Kniphofia  (Red Hot Poker) is a genus of showy perennials native to southern Africa, with most species found in the Republic of South Africa.

Preferred growing conditions:

  • Red Hot Pokers thrive in a wide range of soils including clay. Plant them in full sun.
  • Mulch with common mulching materials in arid climates.
  • Water regularly the first growing season to establish the plants. Once established, they only need occasional deep soaking in hot, dry weather.
  • Deadhead the plants after blooming to keep the plants looking tidy, but they generally will not come back into bloom.
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.

Special comments:

  • These perennials are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
  • Kniphofia will re-seed themselves and should be deadheaded if volunteer plants are not wanted.
  • Plants are easily divided in early to mid-spring if they get too large for their space, or if new plants are needed.

Shipping

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Early to mid summer

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

24-26" tall

Mature Spread

12-15" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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Beautiful plant!!!

"Beautiful plant!!!"

— SUE C. (5/5)

An interesting and tough plant!

"Over the last few years I've bought four of these. One I gave to a friend who lives in SW MO and the other three I've kept for myself. My friend's died but his gutter broke and he didn't get it fixed until spring so it was too cold and wet. Not the plant's fault. I had one die because the moles kept digging around it and damaging it until I got the mole problems solved. It hung in there until it's end! The third was buried alive because the regional internet provider redid the lines going into my house. I uncovered it and despite their digging and burying it survived and is looking good. The fourth one is towards the front of the bed and it has really grown and flowered nicely. I plan on buying more of these."

— Post O. (4/5)

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