Cover the base with mulch, it helps lock moisture in the ground in spring and summer: red hot poker doesn’t like dry soil.Įven though the poker plant resists freezing pretty well (down to 8☏ or -13☌), it helps to protect the foot of your poker plant with good mulch during winter if the climate in your area is cold.Pruning and caring for poker plantsĪ very easy plant to care for, red hot poker won’t give you any problems, especially if it’s well settled-in.
You can mix soil from your garden together with flower plant soil mix, this will lead to better results. Recommended is to plant red hot poker in spring and space plants at least 30 inches (40 cm) between neighboring plants. It will quickly settle in the background portions of your garden flower beds. The poker plant‘s bloom is unique and your guests will definitely give you a “Wow”! Caring for this plant, also known as Kniphofia (and, previously, Tritoma), is surprisingly easy.
The red hot poker is a flower native to South Africa with succulent leaves.Įxposure: full sun – Soil: chalky – Flowering:summer, fall
