Red Hot Poker ‘Torch Lily’ Seeds (Kniphofia uvaria)

Red Hot Poker ‘Torch Lily’ is a striking perennial with tall spikes of tubular, fiery-red to orange flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. Its dramatic blooms attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding vertical interest and vibrant color to borders, perennial beds, and wildlife gardens. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it’s perfect for sunny spots.

What Makes It Special

• Fiery red-orange tubular flowers on tall spikes

• Attracts pollinators including hummingbirds and butterflies

• Hardy, drought-tolerant, and long-blooming

Key Features

• Botanical name: Kniphofia uvaria

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 90–120 cm

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

Ideal For

• Borders and perennial beds

• Pollinator and wildlife gardens

• Sunny, well-drained gardens and containers

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Apr–Jun

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 21–28 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 30–40 cm apart

• Flowers from the second year onward