Fire Red Hot Piker Evergreens are vibrant shrubs grown in zones 4-8. These hardy plants reach 3-4 feet in height and add a pop of color to any landscape.
Fire "Red Hot" Poker
The Fire "Red Hot" Poker is a stunning perennial plant that produces tall, fiery spikes of red, orange, or yellow flowers in the summer. It is a native of South Africa, and is also known as Kniphofia uvaria var. praecox.
Fire "Red Hot" Poker
The Fire "Red Hot" Poker is a relatively easy plant to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and disease-resistant. Water the Fire "Red Hot" Poker regularly, especially during the hot summer months. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
The Fire "Red Hot" Poker is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. The Fire "Red Hot" Poker is also a popular choice for cut flowers.
Here are some additional tips for growing Fire "Red Hot" Poker:
- Divide the Fire "Red Hot" Poker every 3-5 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
- Remove spent flower spikes to encourage new growth.
- Protect the Fire "Red Hot" Poker from the cold in the winter by mulching around the plant.
With proper care, the Fire "Red Hot" Poker will thrive for many years to come and add a touch of exotic beauty to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 3-8 outdoors
Mature Height: | 1-2 ft. |
Sunlight: | Full Sun |
Mature width: | 1-2 ft. |
Botanical Name: | Vaccinium vitis-idaea |
Growth Rate: | Moderate |
Harvest Time: | July - September |