Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Tritoma
Variety Name: Flamenco
Genus: Kniphofia
Species: uvaris
Year: 1999
Common Name: Red Hot Poker
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Benary Seed
Close Market Comparison: Novelty Mixture
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 5
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 34 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Bloom Color: Red, yellow, orange
Bloom Color Pattern: Bicolor
Bloom Size: 1-1.5 inch long crown tubes
IN THE GARDEN
Pollinator Friendly: Hummingbirds
Garden Spacing: 10 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Tall Background: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Sow in January for flowering in July.