Open-pollinated. Perennial, Zones 5-9. Sets spectacular 8" spikes atop sturdy 32" stems, with a riot of yellow, orange and fiery red tubular flowers. A field of these along the road can take your breath away. You won’t need to build a casino to get into this game of poker. If you get your thrills from hot colors rather than hot hands, this Red Hot Poker is no gamble at all. Our ante is only $2.75 and there will be many winners. It will flower the first year up to four weeks earlier than other standard varieties. Blooms July-September and makes an unusual accent in cutflower arrangements. Likes well-drained sunny locations. Space at 18–24". For overwintering, mulch to protect the crowns from moisture and heaving.1999 AAS. ~450 seeds/g. ②
Flamenco Red Hot Poker
Flamenco Red Hot Poker
Open-pollinated. Perennial, Zones 5-9. Sets spectacular 8" spikes atop sturdy 32" stems, with a riot of yellow, orange and fiery red tubular flowers. A field of these along the road can take your breath away. You won’t need to build a casino to get into this game of poker. If you get your thrills from hot colors rather than hot hands, this Red Hot Poker is no gamble at all. Our ante is only $2.75 and there will be many winners. It will flower the first year up to four weeks earlier than other standard varieties. Blooms July-September and makes an unusual accent in cutflower arrangements. Likes well-drained sunny locations. Space at 18–24". For overwintering, mulch to protect the crowns from moisture and heaving.1999 AAS. ~450 seeds/g. ②
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Flowers
All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
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Our Seeds are Non-GMO
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.