Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle'

Also Known As

Redhot Popsicle Red Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

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Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle' plant details

Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lively, cinnamon red flowers on short, compact plants for the smaller garden. Narrow grassy leaves. Free blooming and re-blooming. Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle' is a much smaller plant and more free flowering than 'Nancy's Red'. The red flower colour doesn't fade. 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.

Short (14-20") stalks of lively, cinnamon red flowers make this dwarf but very-red hot poker a welcome hummer attractant in small yards, containers ALL season (May-Oct!)...a great improvement! S/M-D/GDr PPAF