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If you’re searching for red hot pokers for sale NZ gardeners love, you’ve come to the right place. Red hot pokers, also known as Kniphofia or torch lilies, are dynamic, easy-care perennials that add a fiery burst of colour to any New Zealand garden. Their upright spikes of red, orange, or yellow flowers are bee magnets and provide long-lasting vibrancy from late spring through autumn. Whether you’re landscaping a large property or designing a drought-hardy border, red hot pokers thrive in a range of Kiwi climates and soils, bringing structure and impact with minimal maintenance.

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
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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

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Why Choose Red Hot Pokers for New Zealand Gardens?

Red hot pokers are renowned for their resilience and adaptability. These sun-loving perennials handle coastal winds, frosts, and even less-than-ideal soils, making them perfect for many NZ gardens. Their bright, flame-like blooms stand tall above spiky green foliage, creating eye-catching features in both traditional and modern landscapes. By choosing red hot pokers for sale NZ-wide, you ensure months of garden colour and a steady supply of nectar for pollinators.

Our Range: Discover Kniphofia Varieties

We offer a fantastic selection of red hot pokers for sale NZ gardeners can trust for reliable performance. Each variety brings something unique to your garden display:

Planting and Care Tips

Red hot pokers thrive in full sun and volunteer excellent heat and drought tolerance once established. Ensure well-draining soil to prevent root rot and enjoy strong, healthy clumps year after year. Remove spent flower spikes to encourage repeat blooming. Low-maintenance and long-lived, these perennials reward with spectacular displays and little fuss.

Liven Up Your Borders With Colourful Companions

Red hot pokers pair brilliantly with grasses, lavender, echinacea, and hardy shrubs. For a vibrant textural contrast, consider combining with Photinia Super Red (Red Robin) — an evergreen option offering striking scarlet foliage and year-round interest.

Shop Red Hot Pokers for Sale NZ-Wide

Browse our full range of red hot pokers for sale NZ-wide and let these bold beauties transform your garden. With a huge range of Kniphofia varieties on offer, there’s a red hot poker for every style, space, and planting scheme. Shop now to enjoy easy, reliable colour and pollinator appeal in your own backyard.


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