red hot poker nz
If you’re searching for a show-stopping perennial, the vibrant red hot poker plant is an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens. Known for their dramatic torch-shaped blooms and easy-care nature, red hot poker plants—often referred to by their botanical name, Kniphofia—bring bold colour and interest to borders, garden beds, and even coastal landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to growing, exploring the world of red hot poker NZ varieties will inspire you to add these striking flowers to your outdoor space.
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.
Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' (Hot Poker Plant)
Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' is a compact perennial known for its vibrant red flower spikes that rise above neat grassy foliage. This eye catching plant adds bold colour and structure to New Zealand gardens while remaining smaller and easy to place. Flowering through the warmer months, it attracts pollinators and provides long lasting interest. Kniphofia 'Dwarf Scarlet' is ideal for borders, containers, and sunny garden beds.
