Species red-hot poker
tall spikes adorned with vibrant orange-creamy-white flowers on green stems

red-hot poker

Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet'

Red-hot poker (Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet') is an ornamental perennial. It has sword-like green foliage and produces unique red, yellow and orange flowers on tall yet compact flower stalks. Blooms appear in midsummer and continue until fall, providing long-blooming color in the garden. Red-hot poker grows best in full sun in well-drained soil, and is deer and rabbit resistant. Its strong upright habit and flowers towers make it a great addition to the sunny flower borders.

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.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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