Kniphofia uvaria Glowstick

Versatile Glowstick makes a bold statement in the garden.

Easy-to-produce variety is available as an unrooted cutting, allowing growers a different input option not typically seen on the market!
Abundance of bright yellow, nectar-rich flower spikes attracts pollinators.
This season-extender blooms Summer through Fall.
When not in bloom, the finely textured foliage resembles an ornamental grass for greater consumer appeal.

Awards :

University of Georgia Plants of Distinction 2022

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Scientific Name: Kniphofia uvaria

CommonName: Red-hot Poker

Hardiness Zone: 6a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-10°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Rabbit Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Fertilizer: Once a month

Spacing: 21 - 24" (53 - 61cm)

Height: 26 - 29" (66 - 74cm)

Width: 19 - 22" (48 - 56cm)

Exposure: Sun

PROPAGATION

Media EC/pH: EC 1.2-1.5 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2

Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)

Rooting Hormone: 1,000 ppm IBA

Mist: Low

Fertilization: 50 ppm N when roots become visible

Pinching: Not necessary.

Transplanting: 12 weeks after sticking

Comments: May be transplanted sooner than 12 weeks, but bulking in the liner is more efficient than in the finished container.

FINISHING

Media pH: 5.8-6.2

Temperature: 68 to 72°F (20 to 22°C)

Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000

Vernalization: No

Daylength: Long day obligate

Watering: Allow media to dry slightly between watering. Overwatering will result in slow bulk.

Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N. Generally a heavier feeder.

Pinch After Transplant: None

Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs not needed

Pests and Fungal Diseases: Pythium can result from overwatering. Aphids can also be a problem.

CROP SCHEDULING

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Not recommended

1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: 12-14 wks for Summer to Fall flowering

2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: 14-16 wks for Summer to Fall flowering

Bloom Months: July to November

Plant Protection

'KLEKN22193'

Protection Information : PP35,323

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder: Darwin Perennials