red-hot poker
Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Red and yellow Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Red-hot poker (Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet') should be watered on a regular basis. It is best to water deeply and slowly once or twice a week, allowing the soil to become slightly dry in between waterings. Make sure not to leave the soil overly dry or soggy, if done so your plant may suffer. You should also aim to keep the soil consistently moist and avoid waterlogged conditions. When watering, make sure to water the root system directly and avoid wetting the foliage. Hope this helps!
sunlight
Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet' requires full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day. A sunny, open spot is best- while the plant can tolerate some shade, some areas may have too much shade for it to perform at its best. Too much shade can cause the plant to be weaker and more prone to disease. Additionally, late afternoon shade is beneficial since it will protect the plant from getting too much direct sun which can cause some foliage discoloration.
pruning
Red-hot poker (Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet') should be pruned annually in late winter or early spring, after the end of the flowering period. Cut the plant’s flower stems to ground level as close to the base of the plant as possible. This will promote a healthy new foliage growth cycle and help the plant to retain its natural shape. Pruning can also help to control the size of the Red-hot poker as well as help to promote a longer flowering season.
