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Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco Mix' | red hot poker
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$14.99 - Regular price
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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.
ships fall 2026
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
J14b
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Preorders
You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for fall 2026 shipping. 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.
We will resume shipping as soon as temperatures cool in our location and yours. This can range from the beginning of September for northern locations to the end of October for hot locations (Texas).
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
We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.
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.
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Kniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco Mix' | red hot pokerKniphofia uvaria 'Flamenco Mix' | red hot poker- Regular price
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