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Kniphofia Hirsuta Fire Dancer
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Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dancer', commonly known as Fire Dancer Red Hot Poker, is a compact perennial renowned for its vibrant, torch-like flower spikes. The blooms, which transition from fiery red to orange and yellow as they mature, appear atop slender, upright stems that rise above clumps of narrow, grass-like foliage. This long-flowering variety adds a dynamic splash of color to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial beds.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, Fire Dancer is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens. Its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, while also being resistant to deer and rabbits. The compact growth habit ensures it fits beautifully into smaller gardens or containers.
- Common name
- Fire Dancer Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Packet content
- 10 seeds
- Height
- 40 cm - 60 cm
- Light level
- Full Sun
- Growth habit
- Evergreen
- Hardiness rating
- H4
- Pollinator-friendly
- Yes
- Moisture
- Free draining
- Region of origin
- Southern Africa
- Colour
- Orange
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