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red hot poker / torch lily / tritoma

Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco Mix'

Regular price: $8.99
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Sale price: $8.99

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4" pot

ships spring 2025

Looking for a dramatic, brightly colored, hummingbird magnet? Here it is! Tubular blooms are held in large spikes atop stiff stems. 'Flamenco' blooms in an array of colors from bright red to orange to yellow to green. Grass-like evergreen foliage tends to be a bit sloppy, but does not detract from the plant.

Easy to grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates some shade but blooms will be significantly reduced.

Hudson Valley gardeners: This South African native can be a bit tricky to grow in our area where winters are cold and wet, but it is worth trying if you are willing to put in the effort. Foliage should be tied together before winter arrives to prevent water from sitting at the crown. Mulch heavily with fallen leaves or cover with evergreen boughs.

Syn. Tritoma uvaria, Kniphofia alooides

Distinctions: All-American Selections Award in 1999

Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Asphodelaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 24 to 36 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: full sun, part-shade (flowering reduced)
Soil Conditions: moist but well-drained, average, poor, lean
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: mixture of yellow shades to orange to red
Native Range: South Africa

Special Characteristics

Clay tolerant
Drought resistant
Deer-resistant
Rabbit resistant
Salt tolerant

image credits

aussiegall from sydney, Australia,CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kniphofia_uvaria.jpg: Toby Hudson derivative work: 99of9,CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Red Hot Pokers by Chris Thomas-Atkin,CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Citrus limon,CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Rjcastillo,CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2025 shipment. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded when we ship.

We will begin shipping plants as soon as plants begin to emerge from dormancy in spring. Woodies will likely begin shipping in April. Perennials will likely begin shipping in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to ship together. If you would like to receive plants sooner please reach out.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Nursery pick up

Plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall. We prefer 24 hour notice to get your order together and will email you when ready for collection.

If you place a SPRING 2025 PREORDER, we will contact you in spring when your plants are ready for collection. Woodies will likely become available for collection in April. Perennials will likely become available in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to be collected together.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.