Poker Plant Echo Rojo

• Poker Plant Echo Rojo Fuego
• Poker Plant Echo Rojo Valley

Kniphofia spp.

Red Hot Poker Plant Features

It's pretty obvious where kniphofia got its common name, red hot poker. This tough-as-nails, sun-loving perennial produces tall spikes of red, yellow, or bi-colored flowers in mid- to late summer. Red hot poker's flowers are also nectar-rich so they will draw butterflies and hummingbirds from miles around. Plus, even when not in bloom, the lance-shaped foliage of red hot poker adds interest and texture in the garden. In the northern part of its range, red hot poker is evergreen, adding color to your garden even in the drabbest months. Red hot poker grows 2 to 3 feet tall and is rabbit and deer resistant. Hardy from zones 5-9.
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1. KNIPHOFIA ECHO ROJO 75mm Pot NEW! Kniphofia uvaria. Echo Rojo has long lasting deep orange to red flower spikes emerging for a long period of time during Spring and Summer. Fantastic as a cut flower, and makes a stunning statement in the garden bed. Semi deciduous it benefits from a trim over winter to keep the plant tidy and compact.
2. Echo Rojo Red Hot Poker Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo' Plant Patent #22,791 Sku #30504 Fill the garden with a great display of deep orange-red blooms on tall, sturdy stems.

Kniphofia ECHO ROJO Torch lily Red Hot Poker Plant Attract Etsy Live plants are usually cut back for ease of shipment but plenty of healthy/new growth will surely follow. Please be sure to unpack and plant your plants(s) upon delivery. « Previous Plant Next Plant » Kniphofia 'Echo Rojo' Red Hogt Poker. Kniphofia 'Echo Rojo' Overview. Red, spiky flowers for the summer above grassy geen foliage.

Red Hot Poker Growing Instructions

Plant red hot poker in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sun a day. Red hot poker is not fussy about soil type, but prefers life on the dry side so keep it away from poorly drained locations. Clip away the flower stalks after they fade.
Red Hot Poker is not recommended for human or animal consumption.

• Light

  Outside: Sun

• Colors

  Red, Yellow

• Water

  Medium water needs

• Special Features

  Attracts butterflies
  Attracts hummingbirds
  Deer/rabbit resistant

Complement your Red Hot Poker with these varieties:

Varieties: Our Favorites

Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Mango'

Echo Mango red hot poker is a favorite because of its extra-long bloom season, drought tolerance, and attractiveness to hummingbirds. It grows 36 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Zones 6-9

Kniphofia uvaria 'Echo Rojo'

With blooms from midsummer to autumn, Echo Rojo red hot poker is a must-have for sunny perennial gardens -- or as an annual in containers. It grows 40 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Zones 6-9

Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance'

Fire Dance is an easy-to-grow perennial for sun that shows off deer-resistant, hummingbird-attracting red-and-yellow flowers. It grows only 20 inches tall and wide. Zones 5-9

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle'

Papaya Popsicle red hot poker is a full-sun plant that has orange-and-yellow flower spikes all summer long over a mound of grassy, textural foliage. It grows 18 inches tall and 20 inches wide. Zones 6-9

Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle'

This evergreen perennial stands out from other varieties because of its yellow-green flowers from late spring to early autumn. It grows 28 inches tall. Zones 6-8

Echo Rojo Torch Lily Overview

Poker Plant Echo Rojo Fuego

Below are common attributes associated to Echo Rojo Torch Lily.

Plant Type: Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Flower Color: Orange, Red

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention, Wildlife

Foliage Color: Dark Green, Grey / Silver

Average Width: 3' to 4'

Poker Plant Echo Rojo Valley

Average Height: 4' to 5'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Early Summer Blooms, Spring Blooms, Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Accent, Background, Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Median Strips, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Clumping, Grassy, Upright

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Perennial, Rock

Soil pH: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5

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