Outsidepride Red Hot Poker Caulescens - 1000 Seeds
Kniphofia caulescens is commonly called Red Hot Poker. This perennial is a wild flower species that is native to South Africa and makes a stately display in the summer landscape with long leaves and large coral-red and yellow spikes. Hummingbirds are fans of Red Hot Poker flowers! The thick leaves are evergreen and add interest to the landscape all year long. Red Hot Poker does well in landscapes at higher altitudes. The seed needs to have a cold treatment before planting. Using a damp paper towel, place the seed on the towel and place it in a plastic container with a sealable lid. Keep the seed container in the refrigerator for 4 weeks. Start Red Hot Poker Seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Cover the seed lightly with peat moss and keep them moist. With a temperature range of 70 - 75F, germination is usually in 28 days. Space the plants 18 - 24 inches apart. Grow Red Hot Poker in full sun and in well-drained soil. It usually is resistant to deer.