Pyromania 'Rocket's Red Glare'
Kniphofia 'Rocket's Red Glare'
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 30-36 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park: 1000+ hours available) |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy or loamy |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 6-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Red buds opening to creamy peach |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division in spring |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Achillea, Salvia, Echinacea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Requires excellent drainage. Less cold hardy than other Pyromania varieties; winter mulch is essential in Zone 5b/6a Clifton Park.
Maintenance
Tie foliage over the crown in winter to protect from moisture and cold.
Cleanup
Cut back old foliage in late spring.
Notes
Part of the Pyromania collection by Proven Winners.