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'Papaya Popsicle' Red Hot Poker

'Papaya Popsicle' Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle'

Regular price $18.99
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SKU: TL-2knor-1
Turn up the heat in your garden with ‘Papaya Popsicle,’ a compact, reblooming Red Hot Poker that delivers fiery color from early summer to fall. Its vibrant two-toned flower spikes...
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Zone
USDA Zone:6 to 9
Watering
Watering Needs:Let dry between waterings
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Full sun
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'Papaya Popsicle' Red Hot Poker

Turn up the heat in your garden with ‘Papaya Popsicle,’ a compact, reblooming Red Hot Poker that delivers fiery color from early summer to fall. Its vibrant two-toned flower spikes blaze in rich papaya-orange and golden yellow, standing out against its narrow, grass-like evergreen foliage. Unlike larger Kniphofia, this dwarf variety stays neat and tidy, making it a perfect fit for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and a magnet for hummingbirds, ‘Papaya Popsicle’ keeps the garden sizzling long after others fade.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 13 in. - 24 in. , Width - 8 in. - 12 in.
Flowering

Flowering Season:

Summer to Fall
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Cut Flower, Mixed Beds, Mass Planting, Accent
Features

Special Features:

Easy Care, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Hummingbirds
SIZE Quart
Foliage Color Green
Growth Habit Upright
Flower Color Red
Watering

Watering Needs:

Let dry between waterings
  • Light: Thrives in full sun; blooms best with at least 6 hours of direct light.
  • Soil: Prefers well-draining soil; adapts to sandy, rocky, and dry conditions.
  • Watering: Once established, highly drought-tolerant—occasional deep watering boosts blooms.
  • Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming; cut back foliage in late winter for a fresh start.
  • Hardiness: Hardy to USDA zones 6-9—handles heat, humidity, and mild cold.
  • Additional Tips: Perfect for pollinator gardens, borders, and mass plantings. Deer-resistant, attracts hummingbirds, and delivers bold color all season.