Kniphofia 'Poco Orange' PP27677

Also Known As

Kniphofia Poco™ Orange
Poco™ Orange Hot Poker

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-16"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Kniphofia 'Poco Orange' PP27677 plant details

Kniphofia 'Poco Orange' PP27677 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Kniphofia 'Poco Orange' PP27677

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asphodelaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer
Uses: award-winning, compact, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Kniphofia 'Poco Orange' PP27677

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hot spikes of orange flowers rise continuously from summer into fall. The short grassy foliage looks neat all summer. A terrific drought tolerant garden plant. Great in the mid-border. The Kniphofia Poco Series is shorter than the Popsicle Series.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Poco™ Orange Kniphofia produces dense spikes of deep burnt orange tubular flowers tipped in red that adorn short sturdy spikes beginning early in the season and continuing throughout summer and fall all on a compact dense growing sturdy perennial with deep green narrow foliage. The Poco™ Kniphofia series were selected for their shorter more compact stature and repeat flowering habit making them the perfect choice for mixed containers or as specimen pots as well as hardy, reliable, drought resistant perennials for the garden and landscape. Attracts hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators. Award winning performance, Poco™ Orange Kniphofia won the 'Best & Brightest' at Walt Disney World Bedding Plant Trial Program Warm Season 2016! The Red Hot Poker is drought tolerant once well established, has some salt tolerance, and is considered deer resistant. This tough and reliable clump forming perennial is deserving of a place in any sunny garden.

By: Almost Eden

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How to Grow Kniphofia 'Poco Orange' PP27677

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant