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Kniphofia ‘Nobilis’ (Red Hot Poker)

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Tall and vigorous, Kniphofia ‘Nobilis’ is a late-flowering perennial with long spikes of glowing orange-red, tubular flowers, gradually fading to yellow in late summer to early fall.

  • Changing color as the flower matures, this robust, evergreen perennial displays the deepest shades in bud and fades as the flower opens, resulting in a bicolor look, adding interesting splashes of color to any sunny garden. The stout flowering scapes rise proudly above large, tufted clumps of strap-shaped, arching, dark green leaves.
  • Growing up to 5-6 ft. high (150-180 cm) with a spread of 3 ft. (90 cm), this Red Hot Poker enjoys a sturdy stem. However, some protection from strong winds would be recommended. 
  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
  • This rhizomatous perennial performs best in full sun, in a sandy soil that has been enriched with humus. However, any deep, moist but well-drained soil will do. It can tolerate partial shade, but flowering will be reduced. Good drainage is essential to prevent crown rot
  • Drought, deer and rabbit tolerant, Kniphofias attract butterflies and are a favorite of hummingbirds.
  • Virtually disease free
  • Kniphofias provide interesting vertical accents in the garden, among other summer-blooming perennials. They look at their best with Achillea (yarrows), Helenium Autumnale (sneezeweed), Hemerocallis (daylilies), and Rudbeckia (coneflowers).
  • While primarily used in perennial borders, Red Hot Pokers are also well suited to naturalistic settings, water edges, or exotic style combinations. Plant them in front of an evergreen background, or as a stand-alone specimen – and be sure they will draw the attention of all onlookers. Never plant your Red Hot Pokers with their crown deeper than 3 in. (7 cm).
  • Remove spent flower spikes to encourage more bloom and protect their crowns in winter in hardiness 5 and 6.
  • The evergreen foliage tends to suffer in the winter months. You may want to tie foliage together in the fall to prevent water from entering the crown of the plant. Alternatively, you may cut the foliage off at the base in late fall.
  • Should be planted in the spring or in the fall.
  • Can be propagated by division or be grown from seed. Division should be done in the spring or late fall

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Xanthorrhoeaceae
Genus Kniphofia
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 5' - 6'
(150cm - 180cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 36" (90cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage
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Recommended Companion Plants

Lobelia Cardinalis, Cardinal Flower, Water Gladiole, Red Bay, Scarlet Lobelia, Slinkweed, Bog Sage, Hog's Physic, Indian Pink, Lobelia fulgens, Lobelia splendens, Red flowers
Rudbeckia Laciniata 'Herbstsonne', Coneflower 'Herbstsonne', Cutleaf Coneflower 'Herbstsonne', Rudbeckia 'Autumn Sun', Rudbeckia Nitida 'Herbstsonne', Coneflower, Coneflowers, Black Eyed Susan, Black Eyed Susan, Blackeyed Susan
Artemisia Lactiflora, White Mugwort, Artemisia Lactiflora Guizhou Group, Guizhou, Pale-Flowered Wormwood, Ghost plant, Purple leaved White Mugwort
Eupatorium Maculatum, Spotted Joe-Pye Weed, Eupatorium Purpureum subsp. maculatum 'Atropurpureum', Eupatorium Atropurpureum, Eupatorium Fistulosum 'Atropurpureum', Eupatorium Maculatum 'Atropurpureum', Eupatorium purpureum 'Atropurpureum'
Canna 'Wyoming', Indian Shot 'Wyoming', Cana Lily Wyoming, Canna Lily bulbs, Canna lilies, Orange Canna Lilies
Common Sneezeweed Waltraut, False Sunflower Waltraut, Helen's Flowe Waltraut, Yellow Star Waltraut, Late summer perennial, AGM perennials
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Xanthorrhoeaceae
Genus Kniphofia
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 5' - 6'
(150cm - 180cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 36" (90cm)
Maintenance Average
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage
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