| Common Name | Dwarf red hot poker |
|---|---|
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Kniphofia |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Series | Kniphofia GLOW™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP22894 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | August, September, October, November |
| Flower Color | Orange, Red |
| Foliage Color | Green, Lime |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Compared to 'Bressingham Comet', it has larger and nicer flowers. It puts on a massive flower display. It is late blooming. |
| Landscape Value | Late summer and fall bloom, mixed beds, borders, accent, drought tolerant. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 16" / 14" / 24" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage |
| Comments | -- |
Kniphofia ‘Fire Glow’
'Fire Glow' sets the garden aflame! Enjoy an enormous flower display each year from August to frost. This lovely dwarf Kniphofia has large bicolor orange and red flower spikes. Hummingbird heaven!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 16″ / 14″ / 24″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September, October, November
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 1.0 |
| pH | 6.0 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | Facultative short day plant. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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