Kniphofia Border Ballet Red Hot Poker for sale

Common Name: Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia uvaria 'Border Ballet' produces tall spikes of red, pink, yellow, orange, or creamy pastel tubular blooms over stiff sword-like foliage. The bold, arching clumps of long, narrow, blue-green leaves are semi-evergreen. Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a hybrid that forms more compact clumps than the species. It starts blooming in early to midsummer and may continue to September. Kniphofia, or Red Hot Poker, is also sometimes known as Tritoma or Torch Lily.

Kniphofia uvaria 'Border Ballet' prefers full sun and average, well-drained, but not overly dry soil. Good drainage is essential in winter.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 18-24
Width in Inches at Maturity: 12-18
Bloom Color: Mix
Bloom Time: Middle summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to light shade
Soil Preferences: Prefers moist well-drained soil
Zones: 5-9

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