Kniphofia 'RED ROCKET' torch lily, red hot poker
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,3-0,5m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
July-September
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Red Rocket is a Dutch selection of red hot poker, found in 2006 by Pieter Schreurs as a natural mutation of an older variety called Nancy’s Red. This new selection has stronger, healthier, and faster growth producing flowers earlier and over a long period – often from early July until September. The spike-like racemes are composed of small, rich coral red tubular flowers on strong, green stems. Narrow, linear leaves are dark green and look like daylily leaves but are more erect. In mild winters they could remain evergreen until spring. Otherwise they fade out in late November and are followed by new foliage in mid to late spring.
Grow red hot poker it in full sun, in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. This variety is hardy to about -24°C if mulched, protecting the clump with a layer of fir branches is recommended for winter in zone 6. Protected variety - US patent No. PP21,905.
Last update 10-12-2012
