red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'

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An herbaceous perennial reaching approximately 60cm in height with linear strap-like leaves and spikes of coral-red flowers in summer and autumn.

red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'

Scientific classification

Species
red-hot poker 'Red Rocket' (Kniphofia 'Red Rocket')
Genus
Kniphofia
Family
Asphodelaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming · Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'

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Culture

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Quick identification of red-hot poker 'Red Rocket'

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red-hot poker 'Red Rocket' care guide

Deep soak when surface dries, cut back water in winter rest
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

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

Fertilizing

High-potassium dilute feed biweekly blooming phase

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, thrips, slugs and snails

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