Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco Mix' ~ Flamenco Mix Red Hot Poker

Flamenco Mix Red Hot Poker is a dramatic semi-evergreen upright perennial with coarse dark green lance leaves.  The thick showy spikes sport flowers that start yellow and may stay yellow or turn fiery shades of orange or red, creating a mixture of yellow, orange, and red flowers throughout summer.  Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil.  Flamenco is noted for blooming in its first year. Type:  Perennial Height:  1.5' - 3' Spread:  1.5’ - 2' Spacing:  2' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow/Orange/Red Season of Interest:  Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Root Rot can be a problem in poorly-drained soils.LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Garden, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.  COMPANION PLANTS: Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Salvia IMAGE:  James Petts from London, England, Kniphofia (14438033214), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Rod Waddington from Kergunya