{"product_id":"kniphofia-uvaria-flamenco-red-hot-poker","title":"Kniphofia uvaria Flamenco | Red Hot Poker","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKniphofia uvaria Flamenco | Red Hot Poker Seeds\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco', commonly known as Red Hot Poker, is a spectacular perennial producing magnificent upright flower spikes in a vibrant mixture of yellow, orange and fiery red shades. A FastraX perennial, Flamenco can flower from seed in its first year without requiring vernalization, making it an exceptional choice for perennial borders, bold landscape plantings and cut-flower gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dramatic flower spikes rise above clumps of long, narrow foliage, creating strong vertical structure in the garden. Their warm gradient of \u003cstrong\u003eyellow, orange and red\u003c\/strong\u003e gives Flamenco its characteristic flame-like appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e80 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kniphofia Flamenco works beautifully as a statement perennial planted individually or, for greater impact, in groups through sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong, distinctive flower stems are also excellent for \u003cstrong\u003ecutting and flower arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding height, colour and architectural form to seasonal bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Kniphofia Flamenco?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular \u003cstrong\u003eyellow, orange and red flower spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastraX perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan flower \u003cstrong\u003ein the first year from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo vernalization required for first-year flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnificent upright architectural form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 80 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent perennial for sunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValuable \u003cstrong\u003ecut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful in flower arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lived garden perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive, sword-like foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eKniphofia uvaria\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flamenco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Hot Poker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixture of yellow, orange and red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 26–28 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 180–200 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e zones 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e BeGreen Priming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asphodelaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial borders, bedding, landscape planting and cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst-Year Flowering Perennial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKniphofia Flamenco belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eFastraX perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e group and is capable of flowering in its \u003cstrong\u003efirst year from seed without vernalization\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor first-year flowering, an early sowing is recommended because the spring crop time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e26–28 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a chilling period is not required for flower initiation, cooler conditions can contribute to \u003cstrong\u003emore uniform and abundant flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor flowering from July onwards, sow from \u003cstrong\u003eJanuary to May\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds can also be sown from \u003cstrong\u003eJune to August\u003c\/strong\u003e for plants intended to flower the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners wanting flowers in the first season, sowing early in the year provides the longest possible growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 seeds per plug\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, the seeds can be sown directly into their final pots, using approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 seeds per pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant – Light is Required for Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKniphofia 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