Add striking vertical accents to your garden with Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) flower seeds. These hardy perennial plants are known for their vibrant, torch-like flower spikes that bloom in summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. Perfect for borders, containers, or rock gardens, Kniphofia offers year-after-year beauty with minimal maintenance.
Features:
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Heirloom, non-GMO seeds
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Produces bright, vertical flower spikes in red, orange, or yellow shades
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Attracts pollinators like bees and hummingbirds
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Compact growth habit, ideal for small spaces and containers
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Hardy and low-maintenance, suitable for home gardens
Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Bloom Color: Red, orange, yellow
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Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm) depending on variety
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Sun Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-draining soil
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Zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9
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Growth Season: Summer
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost, or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed.
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Depth: Sow seeds lightly, covering with a thin layer of soil.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart to allow airflow.
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Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged until germination (14–28 days).
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Care: Once established, water moderately. Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Provide mulch in colder zones for winter protection.