Red Hot Poker Roots

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Kniphofia, commonly known as the Red Hot Poker bare roots, brings bold colour and striking architectural form to summer gardens. With its distinctive torch-like flower spikes in fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow, the red hot poker flower creates height, movement, and long-lasting impact in borders and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. These hardy perennials return year after year, producing vibrant blooms that stand out beautifully against green foliage. Often referred to as red hot pokers or botanically as Kniphofia uvaria, these dramatic plants are well-suited to UK gardens. They thrive in sunny spots and well-drained soil, making them ideal for mixed borders, gravel gardens, and contemporary planting designs. Loved by bees and pollinators, red hot poker plants provide valuable nectar throughout the summer months while adding a tropical feel to outdoor spaces. Plant Highlights A colourful selection of red hot poker bare roots known for their tall flower spikes and bright summer colour. Hardy kniphofia perennial plants that grow well in sunny garden borders with well-drained soil. Flowers filled with nectar that attract bees and other pollinators during the warmer months. Easy to grow plants with grass-like foliage that come back each year once established. A great choice for wildlife borders, gravel gardens, and sunny mixed planting areas. Our Red Hot Poker Bare Root Collection Kniphofia uvaria: A classic red hot poker plant that grows tall flower spikes in warm red and orange shades and brings strong colour to sunny borders. Kniphofia Pineapple Popsicle: A cheerful variety with bright yellow flowers that stand above neat clumps of green foliage. Kniphofia Banana Popsicle: A smaller red hot poker plant that produces soft yellow blooms and works well in borders or containers. Red Hot Poker Bare Roots (Mixed Varieties) : A lively mix of colours, including red, orange, and yellow, that creates an eye-catching summer display. Dwarf Kniphofia Varieties: Compact