Common Name:
Red Hot Poker 'Poco™ Sunset'
Description:
Kniphofia 'Poco™ Sunset' is a compact, vibrant variety of the Red Hot Poker plant, featuring striking spikes of fiery orange, red, and yellow flowers that resemble torches. This hardy perennial is loved for its long-lasting blooms and ability to attract pollinators such as bees and birds. With its clumping, grass-like foliage, 'Poco™ Sunset' adds texture and colour to garden beds, borders, and containers. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, tolerating dry conditions once established. Flowering from late spring through autumn, this variety offers an extended season of interest. Regular deadheading encourages repeat blooming, and it is generally low-maintenance, requiring minimal care beyond occasional watering during dry spells.
Form:
- Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Mature Size:
- Height: 40–50 cm
- Width: 40–50 cm
Aspect:
- Full Sun
Flowering:
- Flowers in Spring
- Flowers in Summer
- Flowers in Autumn
Flower Colour:
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
Key Attributes:
- Suitable for Pots
- Drought Tolerant
- Bird Attracting
- Bee Attracting
- Perennial
- Low Maintenance
Toxicity:
- Non-toxic to humans and pets
Companion Plants:
- Salvia
- Agapanthus
- Echinacea (Coneflower)
- Lavender
- Sedum (Stonecrop)
