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Anyone try growing this plant. Its the biggest of the red hot pokers and the foliage looks like an agave
Zone 6/7 hardy ... I'm not sure about that.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20217462@N02/5508527094/in/photostream
My only attempt at Red Hot Pokers was trying to grow one from seed I purchased.
It did not spout.
Posted : 24/03/2013 12:48 am
Yes, I planted Kniphofia northiae last summer. It survived this zone 5 b winter. It looks awful but it is alive though:
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Posted : 24/03/2013 8:45 am
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That's great that it survived ... did you cover it in winter? How was it planted? seed or a live plant? When do you expect it to flower?
Found a page showing how big gets when it flowers
Posted : 24/03/2013 10:58 am
I have never had the luck of any red hot living through the winter here. 😐
Shoshone Idaho weather
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Here's to all the global warming pushers, may your winters be -30 below and four feet of snow in your driveway. Because I want you happy.
-Aaron-
Posted : 24/03/2013 1:04 pm
I planted a K caulescens last fall from High Country Gardens. It was a 4 inch pot, lowest it saw was 12F a few nights. Looks pretty decent now, I hope it gets as nice as those in the links.
Posted : 24/03/2013 6:57 pm
I have some Red hot poker plants but not the one you posted above.....
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Posted : 24/03/2013 7:06 pm
That's great that it survived ... did you cover it in winter? How was it planted? seed or a live plant? When do you expect it to flower?
I bought it potted last summer. A lady I trust very much has assured me it grows with no problems here. That's why I didn't use any protection on that. Just 1+ meter of snow 😆
I need finding different spot for this plant. Too shady at there where it's sitting now.
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Posted : 25/03/2013 12:13 am
