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Kniphofia uvaria Glowstick

Scientific Name : Kniphofia uvaria
Common Name : Red-hot Poker
Hardiness Zone : 6a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -10°F (-23°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
General Information : Abundance of bright yellow flowers from Summer to Fall lure pollinators in with nectar-rich blooms. Plus, it makes an excellent cut flower for bouquets. When not in bloom, the finely textured foliage resembles ornamental grass – adding a nice texture to any garden.
Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun in well-drained soil to avoid prolonged saturation to roots. Mulching can enhance Winter protection in colder regions. Avoid trimming back the foliage in late Fall to early Winter to protect the crown of the plant throughout the Winter months. When the weather begins to warm, untidy-looking foliage can be pulled away.
Grower InformationVersatile 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.

University of Georgia Plants of Distinction

'KLEKN22193'
Protection InformationPP35,323
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
  • Propagation Guide
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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

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