Pyromania® 'Orange Blaze' Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia PYROMANIA® Orange Blaze is a flamboyant perennial that catches everyone's eye. Its bright orange flower spikes, contrasting with its dark green foliage, create a striking spectacle from mid-summer to fall.

Characteristics

• Form: Upright and compact.
• Flowers: Bright orange, rocket-shaped flower spikes. Abundant flowering from July to October.
• Foliage: Dark green, narrow, and evergreen.
• Mature Size: 60 to 80 cm in height and 40 to 50 cm in width.
• Hardiness: Zone 5 (withstands temperatures down to -29°C). Winter protection recommended.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, even poor or dry.

Where to plant and use

It is ideal for:

• Beds and borders: In groups or mixed with other hardy perennials such as ornamental grasses (Miscanthus, Calamagrostis), coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, or daylilies.
• Contemporary gardens: For an exotic and modern touch, combine it with architectural plants such as yuccas (hardy varieties).
• Borders: Structure and colour throughout the summer and fall, along with plants with contrasting foliage such as coral bells or sedums.
• Containers: Bring a touch of fire to your patio or balcony by pairing it with geraniums, petunias, or calibrachoas.

Growing tips

• Planting: In spring, after the last frost, space plants 40 to 50 cm apart.
• Watering: Regular during dry periods, especially the first year after planting.
• Maintenance: Cut faded flowers to prolong flowering. Protect from cold in winter with a thick mulch.
• Propagation: By division of clumps in spring.