Kniphofia 'Poco Sunset' (Poco Series)
red hot poker
A compact, clump-forming and architectural perennial forming stiff spikes of tubular deep-orange red flowers that fade to tangerine as they...
9cm pot
£14.99
available to order from late spring
3 × 9cm pots
£34.99
£11.66 each
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
A compact, clump-forming and architectural perennial forming stiff spikes of tubular deep-orange red flowers that fade to tangerine as they age. Rising above arching, linear, dark-green leaves and lasting well into autumn, the ‘red hot pokers’ of ‘Poco Sunset’ look especially good in tropical-themed gardens, adjacent to water, and in naturalistic plantings alongside Achillea, Rudbeckia, and Helenium.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Kniphofia Poco Sunset (Poco Series):
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Prepare the area by incorporating organic matter and ensuring good drainage. Space plants about 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart, planting at the same depth as they were in their containers.
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to retain moisture. Once established, Kniphofia is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry spells.
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser. In autumn remove and compost the faded flower spikes and apply a deep dry mulch such as pine needles around the crown of the plant.
Cut back to the ground in spring to keep the foliage fresh-looking.
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to retain moisture. Once established, Kniphofia is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry spells.
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser. In autumn remove and compost the faded flower spikes and apply a deep dry mulch such as pine needles around the crown of the plant.
Cut back to the ground in spring to keep the foliage fresh-looking.
Please note:
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
