Flamenco Red Hot Poker

Flamenco Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco') is a bold, exuberant perennial that electrifies the summer garden with dramatic, torch-like flower spikes in a spectacular blend of fiery reds, vivid oranges, and warm yellows — often all on the same plant simultaneously. Rising above a fountain of strappy, arching blue-green foliage, these towering flower spikes create an unmistakable vertical accent that draws hummingbirds, orioles, and butterflies from across the garden.

Grown from professional-grade nursery stock, Flamenco Red Hot Poker arrives with a vigorous, well-established root system ready to establish and bloom in its first season. Its striking architectural form, exceptional heat and drought tolerance, and wildlife appeal make it one of the most dynamic and rewarding perennials available for sunny borders, Mediterranean-style gardens, and mixed wildlife plantings where bold, vertical color is the goal.

• Spectacular Multi-Colored Torch Spikes: Towering flower spikes in a stunning mix of red, orange, and yellow — often blending all three colors simultaneously on a single spike — create a fiery, theatrical display that serves as one of the most striking focal points in the summer garden.
• Hummingbird & Pollinator Magnet: The tall, nectar-rich flower spikes are irresistible to hummingbirds, orioles, and butterflies, making Flamenco Red Hot Poker one of the most ecologically valuable and wildlife-attracting perennials available for the sunny border.
• Heat & Drought Tolerant: Once established, Flamenco Kniphofia is highly tolerant of summer heat and dry conditions, thriving in full sun with minimal supplemental irrigation and performing reliably in water-wise and xeriscape landscape designs.
• Bold Architectural Structure: The dramatic combination of tall, torch-like flower spikes and arching, strap-like foliage creates a strong architectural presence in the landscape, providing vertical accent, movement, and visual drama throughout the summer season.
• Professional Grade Root System: This plant arrives with a healthy, well-developed root system that establishes readily and returns each spring as an expanding, increasingly floriferous clump in the perennial border.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun with moderate to low water and excellent drainage — Flamenco Red Hot Poker is highly drought tolerant once established but will not tolerate waterlogged or poorly drained soils, particularly in winter. A cold-hardy perennial suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9, it returns reliably each spring and gradually increases in size and flower production over time. Mature height in bloom reaches 24–36 inches with a foliage spread of 18–24 inches. Primary bloom time runs from early summer through midsummer (June–August), with possible rebloom in fall. In colder zones, apply a light mulch over the crown in late fall for added winter protection.