Hot Poker Seeds – Bright Yellow

The Bright Yellow Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria) is a striking perennial that adds vibrant color and architectural interest to any garden. Known for its tall flower spikes topped with tubular, bright yellow blooms, this variety attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies throughout the summer. Ideal for garden borders, rock gardens, and sunny landscapes, these hardy plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, Hot Pokers are drought tolerant and easy to maintain, providing year-after-year beauty with minimal care.

Features:

• Produces tall spikes of radiant yellow blooms.

• Excellent for pollinator-friendly gardens.

• Tolerant to heat and drought once established.

• Ideal for borders, mass planting, and cut flower arrangements.

• Low maintenance and long blooming season.

• Adds vertical height and structure to garden designs.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Kniphofia uvaria ‘Bright Yellow’

• Common Name (US): Hot Poker

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Bloom Color: Bright Yellow

• Bloom Size: 6–10 inches long flower spikes

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate; allow soil to dry between watering

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Bloom: 120–150 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after frost danger has passed

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 5–6: May to June

  • Zones 7–8: April to May

  • Zones 9: February to March

• Use: Garden borders, ornamental landscapes, pollinator gardens, and floral arrangements