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If you’re searching for “red hot poker bunnings” to add dramatic colour and architectural flair to your garden, you’re in the right place. While Bunnings offers a wide range of plants, many gardeners in New Zealand are discovering the unique options and top-quality varieties available through specialist nurseries. At our online nursery, we source and grow a selection of Kniphofia (commonly known as red hot pokers or torch lilies) that thrive in Kiwi conditions, providing stunning blooms, drought resistance, and easy care. Whether you’re a seasoned garden designer or just adding your first splash of vibrant colour, explore our range for healthy, robust red hot poker plants you’ll love.

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage through summer and autumn to bear showy clusters of flowers ranging in colour from orange, red, pink, yellow, and pastel. This herbaceous perennial grows as a clump, producing thin, strap-like, mid-green leaves, and typically grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a versatile plant that is commonly planted to attract birds, included in borders and mixed plantings, planted around the base of trees, included in riparian plantings, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
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Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily)

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Kniphofia Dwarf Orange is a variety of the commonly known, Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage through summer and autumn to bare showy clusters of orange flowers. This herbaceous perennial grows as a clump, producing thin, strap like, mid-green leaves, and typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same wide. Kniphofia Dwarf Orange is a versatile plant that is commonly planted to attract birds, included in borders and mixed plantings, planted around the base of trees, included in riparian plantings, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 45 cm
Spread: 45 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet plant with red flowers.

Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' (Hot Poker Plant)

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Callistemon 'Red Alert'

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Camellia Roma Red

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Azalea 'Red Poppy'

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Azalea 'Red Wings'

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

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Why Choose Red Hot Poker Plants?

Red hot poker plants (Kniphofia species) are renowned for their spiky, flame-like flowers in red, orange, and yellow shades. These South-African natives are incredibly hardy in New Zealand gardens, tolerating wind, poor soils, and coastal conditions with ease. Their nectar-rich blooms attract bees and native birds, adding life and movement outside your window. Unlike more demanding perennials, Kniphofia are low maintenance, with strappy evergreen leaves and spectacular, upright flower spikes from late spring through autumn.

If you’re browsing options through “red hot poker bunnings,” you might notice a limited range. At our nursery, we offer an array of hand-picked Kniphofia varieties, each chosen for outstanding performance and unique appeal. You can confidently select trusted cultivars suited to New Zealand’s diverse climates and garden styles.

Our Most Popular Kniphofia Varieties

Discover a vibrant palette of red hot poker plants beyond what’s typically seen at other retailers. For compact borders and smaller spaces, Kniphofia Little Maid (Hot Poker Plant) stands out with creamy white flower spikes perfect for courtyard gardens and contemporary designs. After a touch of cool lime green? Try Kniphofia Green Jade (Hot Poker Plant), prized for its unusual pastel shades and pollinator-friendly blooms.

For those who can’t resist a show-stopper display, Kniphofia ‘Border Ballet’ (Hot Poker Plant) brings a dazzling mix of colours, flowering in succession for an extended season. If a mass of bold orange is what you love, Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily) offers classic fiery tones on tidy, compact clumps. Or, highlight your front-of-border planting with the vibrant coral flowers of Kniphofia ‘Dwarf Scarlet’ (Hot Poker Plant), a hardy choice for low-water landscapes.

Planting and Care Tips

Red hot pokers flourish in full sun and well-drained soil. Add organic compost and keep the crown above the soil line to prevent winter rot. These perennials are drought-tolerant once established, making them perfect for busy gardeners or exposed locations. Deadhead spent flower stems to encourage repeat blooming. Divide congested plants every few years in early spring for ongoing health and renewed vigour.

Shop Red Hot Poker Plants Online

While “red hot poker bunnings” brings up common options, our NZ nursery delivers a curated selection with fantastic garden performance and unique colours you won’t want to miss. Browse popular picks like Kniphofia Little Maid (Hot Poker Plant), Kniphofia Green Jade (Hot Poker Plant), and Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily) and enjoy thriving, vibrant red hot pokers in your own garden. Fast shipping nationwide, expert advice, and healthy, nursery-grown plants await. Make your next gardening project unforgettable with premium Kniphofia delivered direct to your door.


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