Kniphofia Seeds – Mango Popsicle

Kniphofia Seeds – Mango Popsicle are a vibrant choice for any garden, known for their striking torch-like blooms in shades of golden-orange. These plants add a unique focal point to landscapes and borders, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Easy to grow and maintain, they thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil, offering long-lasting summer blooms.

Features:

• Produces tall, spiky blooms with brilliant mango-orange tones

• Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Ideal for borders, garden beds, and landscape highlights

• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established

Specifications:

• Common Name (US): Red Hot Poker

• Scientific Name: Kniphofia uvaria – Mango Popsicle

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Height: 18–24 inches

• Spread: 12–18 inches

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Bloom Season: Summer through early fall

• USDA Zones: 5–9

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before final frost

• Germination Time: 21–28 days

• Planting Season:

  • Spring (March–May) – Start indoors or outdoors after frost

  • Summer (June–August) – Direct sow for extended bloom cycles in warmer zones

  • Fall (September–October) – Plant in mild climates for next season’s growth