Photo of Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer' flower by Far Out Flora

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Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer'

Also Known As

  • Christmas Cheer Poker Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer' plant details

Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In winter orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in winter
Uses: long-blooming, winter interest, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flowers from mid December to March, with briliant red-orange plumes -- the latest (or earliest-- depending how you look at it) flowering red hot poker! Any lingering hummingbirds are gonna love you. To 2-3' tall x 3-4' wide in full sun. Needs little summer water; less on the coast. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

Gardening facts about Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer' plant

How to Grow Kniphofia 'Christmas Cheer'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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