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Pfitzer Red Hot Poker Mix

Kniphofia x uvaria 'Pfitzer' Mix

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• Kniphofia x uvaria ‘Pfitzer’s Mix’ is an outstanding selection of Red Hot Poker with showy spikes of tubular orange and yellow flowers
• Native to South Africa, this durable wildflower is highly attractive to hummingbirds
• Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric)

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Description

36" tall x 36" wide (seed propagated). A sturdy South African native, known for its tough, easy-to-grow nature. It has long grass-like foliage and unusual bicolor flower spikes in shades of orange and yellow. A substantial plant, it looks great alone or in long beds lining driveways or entrances where dryness and alkaline soils might defeat even a daylily. Particularly attractive with Achillea 'Moonshine'. Rabbit resistant when mature. 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.

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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.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Summer

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Container Planting
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

36" tall

Mature Spread

36" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Fall

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Ships As

Potted Plant

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 4.7272725 / 5 from 11 reviews.

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Reviews

All plants have grown well.

"All plants have grown well. Happy with each one."

— Leah H. (5/5)

Love it

"Got a flower after 2 months"

— Gaelle (5/5)

Bloomed first season

"Great accent plant in my rock garden."

— Betsy (5/5)

Phoenix Rising! lol

"I was tickled to see the first one. . . after that they all rose so quickly. Not an easy feat in this heat and weather. Thrilled to say the least."

— Nan (5/5)

High Country Gardens is the only online nursery I will use

"I had 2 separate orders from HCG and both were not only alive on arrival, They were thriving with a robust root system. Their packing prevented any damage to the plants."

— Drought G. (5/5)

Waiting for blooms

"So far, appears to be thriving and growing. No signs of blooms yet. I'm in zone 5b"

— Ropha89 (4/5)

Will order again

"I am impressed with all aspects of ordering plants by mail. The order was fulfilled timely and the plant arrived in good condition and has thrived since bring planted in the garden. I would order again with confidence."

— Lilbloomer (5/5)

I would buy this plant again

"Plant is doing well."

— Kk (5/5)

I would buy again

"They add a punch of color and are blooming well and tolerating 100+ well."

— Rome P. (4/5)

Not deer resisty

"Beautiful plant but the town deer ate every last flower. I'm transplanting next spring to the fenced backyard. Took 2 seasons to really set flowers so the deer munching was particularly disappointing."

— Pollinator L. (4/5)

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