Perennials

Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco'

Flamenco red-hot poker

Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco'. David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Torch-shaped spikes come in a mix of yellow, orange and red shades. A bold vertical accent for sunny beds. Grow in humus-rich, sandy soil with reliable drainage.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: About 31 in. tall × Clump-forming wide
Water: Moderate; well drained
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9
Bloom: Yellow, orange or red; summer.

Sizes & prices

#1$16.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Good drainage is important, especially in winter.

Growing & care

Maintenance: Cut faded flower stalks at the base. Leave old foliage over winter to shelter the crown; remove dead leaves in spring without damaging new shoots.
Winter: Keep the crown out of cold, wet soil; winter drainage is essential.

Sources & photo credits

Benary

Royal Horticultural Society

Botanical name: Kew Science.

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco'. David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, uncropped.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.