| Common Name | Dwarf red hot poker |
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| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Genus | Kniphofia |
| species | hybrid |
| Plant Series | Kniphofia POPSICLE™ Series |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| US Patent # | PP22915 |
| EU Grant # | EU35637 |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 18" / 20" |
| Finish Time | Fast (4-6 Weeks) |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Flowering Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Flower Color | Orange, Red |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Soil | Average |
| pH | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Special Uses | Award Winners, Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Attractor, Low Water Usage |
| Nutritional Needs | 150 - 200 ppm |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| How Different? | Very short, compact habit. Blooms all summer. Compared to 'Bressingham Comet', it has larger showier flowers. Grows and flowers very quickly. |
| Landscape Value | All summer bloom. Use as a color spot in mixed beds, mass planting, or for an upright accent. |
| Finish Time to 4" | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Comments | Won International Hardy Plant Union (ISU) Award in Switzerland for best newly introduced hardy perennial in 2014. Received the highest rating at MSU for container culture. 100% survival at USDA Z5 Colorado State University trials for 2 winters 2015-2017. |
| Grower Notes | The POPSICLE Series Kniphofia are day neutral plants and bloom as long as they have some heat and high light. Received the highest rating at MSU for container culture. |
Kniphofia ‘Papaya Popsicle’
A poker with a twist! 'Papaya Popsicle' is an all-summer bloomer which has a very short compact habit. Charming, grass-like foliage looks neat all summer! Great for small gardens or in a container.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 18″ / 20″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October
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