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Feathery spikes of yellow and coral flowers top the sword-shaped foliage of 'Fire Dance' Red Hot Poker all summer long. 'Fire Dance' is an eye-catching cultivar that is easy to grow, and its compact form makes it a lovely addition to a perennial bed, container, or rock garden with well-drained soil. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the flowers, so plant where you can enjoy the pollinator parade. (Kniphofia hirsuta)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Perfect for smaller spaces, 'Fire Dance' Red Hot Poker is a showstopping, pollinator-friendly hero. Hailing from South Africa, 'Fire Dance' is covered with flower spikes all summer long. At 18" tall and wide, this dwarf cultivar is a great addition to smaller perennial collections, small space gardens, and container plantings. Plant it in full sun locations in average soil that drains well; good drainage is a must as it won't tolerate soggy roots. Once established, ‘Fire Dance’ is drought tolerant and hardy in zones 5-8. Deadhead to encourage re-blooming, and mulch in the fall in colder areas to encourage winter hardiness.
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Associated SKUs
AM019709 AM019656 (Plant - 3" Pot) - Out of stock. AM019672 (Tray of 16) - Out of stock.
Common Name
Fire Dance Red Hot Poker
Botanical Name
Kniphofia hirsuta Fire Dance
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Red, Orange
Mature Height
18" tall
Mature Spread
15-18" wide
Bloom Time
Early to late summer
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Advantages
Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Containers, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Rabbit Resistant
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and spring-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and spring-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
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