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How to Grow and Care for red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'

red-hot poker 'Red Rocket' · Kniphofia 'Red Rocket'

Grow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn’t too wet over winter. See kniphofia cultivation for further advice

Watering: Deep soak when surface dries, cut back water in winter restSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'

red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep soak when surface dries, cut back water in winter rest
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingHigh-potassium dilute feed biweekly blooming phase
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn’t too wet over winter. See kniphofia cultivation for further advice

How to Water red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

Deep soak when surface dries, cut back water in winter rest

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

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What Soil Is Best for red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

High-potassium dilute feed biweekly blooming phase

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How to Prune red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

Cut down old flower stems after flowering; old or dead leaves can be tidied up or removed in mid-spring

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How to Propagate red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

Propagate by division of established clumps in late spring or by taking offshoots from the crown

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How to Transplant red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

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How to Care for red-hot poker 'Red Rocket' in Winter?

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How to Plant red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

Grow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn’t too wet over winter. See kniphofia cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

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How to Harvest red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, thrips, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'

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Attributes of red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming · Columnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Kniphofia 'Red Rocket'
Genus
Kniphofia
Family
Asphodelaceae
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