Buy Kniphofia 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle'

Also Known As

Orange Vanilla Popsicle Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

1 gallon | $19

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Kniphofia 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle' plant details

Kniphofia 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer cream, orange and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A two toned Kniphofia topped with flower spikes of red orange over creamy white on the bottom, 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle' has the reblooming, short grassy leaves and compact habit of the others in the series. Hummingbirds love this plant! A member of the Popsicle Series which offers continuous bloom from summer through fall on dwarf plants. Cultivars include 'Redhot Popsicle', 'Mango Popsicle', 'Pineapple Popsicle', 'Creamsicle', 'Papaya Popsicle', 'Banana Popsicle', and 'Orange Vanilla Popsicle'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The name for Hot Poker sounds like it should look just like 'Creamsicle', but it is different and is a must have plant for hummingbird lovers. Two toned blossoms, on 20" flower spikes open orange-red then fade to cream white. Plants rebloom throughout the summer above 16" grassy leaves.