Kniphofia Rocket Jnr.

Common Name:
Red Hot Poker 'Rocket Jnr.'

Description:
Kniphofia 'Rocket Jnr.' is a compact and vibrant variety of the classic Red Hot Poker, featuring striking torch-like flower spikes in fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow. This hardy, clumping perennial is known for its long-lasting blooms and ability to attract pollinators such as birds and bees. With its grass-like foliage, 'Rocket Jnr.' adds texture and colour to garden beds, borders, and pots. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought conditions once established. Flowering from late spring through autumn, this low-maintenance plant requires occasional deadheading to encourage continuous blooming.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 50–60 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)