Are red hot pokers Evergreen?

Asked by: Tiny Miller

The striking, red hot poker plant (Kniphofia uvaria) is in the Liliaceae family and is also known as poker plant and torch lily. This plant thrives in USDA zones 5 through 9 and is an upright evergreen perennial with a clumping habit.

What do you do with red hot pokers in the winter?

While it is possible to cut back foliage at this state, you’ll do better to use it to protect the plant in winter. If you tie the foliage over the center of the plant, the crown is protected and insulated. The time for red hot poker plant trimming is in springtime, once all threat of cold weather has passed.

Where is the best place to plant red hot pokers?

When & Where to Plant Red Hot Poker

• Light: Red hot poker plant blooms best in full sun, but tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates.
• Soil: Red hot poker is tolerant of many soil types, but doesn’t grow well in poorly-drained soil that stays soggy after watering or rains, especially in winter.

Are red hot pokers deciduous?

Flowers from July. H: 1.2m (48in) S: 75cm (30in). Small, early-flowering variety with slender, bright yellow pokers. Deciduous foliage.

Are red hot poker plants Hardy?

Red-hot pokers make rewarding and often long-lived garden plants. Their distinctively-shaped blooms are among the most spectacular of hardy flowers, and their long season means that by careful plant choice gardeners can enjoy them between spring and late autumn.

Are red hot pokers plants perennials?

Red hot pokers (Kniphofia) are herbaceous perennials prized for their tall, showstopping flower spikes in bright red, orange, yellow, and other colors.

How big do red hot pokers get?

The size of the plant ranges from the 5 foot tall ‘Royal Standard’ to the 1 to 2 foot tall ‘Little Maid’. While the traditional and most common red hot poker variety has orange or red flowers turning to yellow as it ages, there are other color choices.

Do you cut back red hot pokers in the fall?

Pruning Red Hot Poker
Cutting back a Red Hot Poker’s tall stalks after blooming is not recommended. Allowing the foliage to remain all season long helps the plant to store food for the winter. However, you can cut off the spent blooms after they fade.

Should I deadhead red hot pokers?

They bloom intermittently from late spring to fall, and to help encourage flowering, you should deadhead your red hot pokers; otherwise, if left to go to seed, these plants will slow down their flower production.

How do you care for a red hot poker plant?

Red hot poker plants prefer full sun and must be given adequate spacing to accommodate their mature size. Although poker plants are not fussy about the type of soil in which they are planted, they do require adequate drainage and do not tolerate wet feet. Plant torch lilies in the early spring or fall for best results.

What goes well with Red Hot Pokers?

Companion Plants for Red Hot Pokers

• Dahlias – Red hot pokers, especially yellow varieties, look great alongside orange dahlias.
• Cosmos – If you like hot color schemes, imagine red hot poker paired with bright pink cosmos.
• Daylilies – Bi-color or orange daylilies look great in front of red hot pokers of nearly any color.

Can you divide red hot poker plants?

Red hot poker doesn’t tolerate division well, but you can divide the plant if you want to create more plants. Divide using a sharp spade to slice through the plant’s root system.