Alcazar Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia. An improved Kniphofia, we are thoroughly impressed by ‘Alcazar’! Tall and stately spikes of glowing orange with colour-changing petals that create a bi-colour effect. Thriving in hot, sunny and dry locations, you can really create dramatic and exotic plantings with clumps of this easy-to-grow stunner! No.1 root. Height 36-48".
Spring Planting: this product will be shipped late April through May according to hardiness zone.
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Growing Information
Upon Arrival:
It is very important to plant as soon as possible after you receive them. If it is necessary to store them for a short time before planting them, open the plastic bags. If the roots appear dry, soak them for a few hours in warm water. Store in slightly moist peat moss in a cold, but not freezing location until you can plant. They can also be placed in pots of soil if planting will be delayed for more than 2 weeks. Use any peat-based potting soil and pots with drainage holes.
Soak bare-root perennials in water for a few hours before planting. Unless otherwise specified, bare-root perennials are usually planted with the crown (where the shoots meet the roots) an inch below the soil surface. Firm soil gently to eliminate air pockets and water in well. Mark the area clearly since it may be a while before the plant shows itself.
Planting:
Red hot poker plant blooms best in full sun, but tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates. Tolerant of many soil types, but doesn't grow well in poorly-drained soil that stays soggy after watering or rains, especially in winter. They grow best in moist, compost amended soils that have a neutral or slightly acidic pH. Once established they can tolerate drier soils. Plant so the crown is 3" or less below the soil surface and space 18 to 24 inches apart.
Growing:
Red Hot Poker can withstand dry periods but lack of water may cause the flowering to decrease. Provide 1" of water every week during hot summers. Let the soil dry out between waterings. Deadhead spent flowers in summer as they fade to encourage more flower stalks to form. If left to go to seed, the plant will slow down new flower production. Cut blooms at any time for indoor flower arranging.