Border Ballet Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia x 'Border Ballet'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Border Ballet Red Hot Poker highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
A hybrid Kniphofia seed strain that features a variety of flower colors ranging from pinks, oranges and reds to yellows, creamy hues, and glowing color, the unusual blooms of the Border Ballet Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia x 'Border Ballet') will thrill and amaze you each summer into autumn! These unusual flower spikes open from the bottom to the top for a long-lasting display!
Also known as Torch Lily, these brilliant blooms are full of tubular individual flowers, grouped into a flower spike that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds galore! Highlighted by arching, strappy, sword-like green leaves, these form compact, clumps that are fantastic throughout the landscape!
The eye-catching spikes are long-lasting and bloom primarily in June and July, and when deadheaded by removing the flower stems into the base they can rebloom into September. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 - 9 and grow 18-24 inches in height and width in optimal conditions.
Planting and Application:
Stand-out blooms attract the attention of local Hummingbirds and butterflies! Pollinator plantings and Cutting gardens will be brimming with blooms so plant a few extras for your local pollinators and so your bouquets will be filled with unique flowers! Add something unexpected to the Children's Garden and delight the youngsters while encouraging them to get outside more!
Red Hot Pokers are ideal as specimen plants and novelty focal points! Plant throughout your Perennial beds and borders, kick that Cottage garden into the 21st century, or spice up that Rock Garden! High style borders and edging for beds, paths, and walkways, the wonderful foliage is a perfect facer plant to front your larger shrubs and trees.
Sized perfectly for large planters and containers as dramatic thrillers, your porch, patio, and sunny balconies can be adorned with these curious perennials! Anywhere you plant them the pollinators and curious neighbors will follow!
- Glowing Multi-Color Blooms
- Long Tubular Flowers - Perfect for Butterflies & Hummingbirds!
- Clump Forming Upright Bunches & Compact Growth
- Strappy Green Upright Foliage
- Long Bloom Time & Long Lasting Flowers!
- Specimen & Border Plant Accent
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant in full sun where these Perennials can soak up the rays all day long. Red Hot Pokers thrive in very well-drained soils with moderate fertility. Enjoying moderate moisture and watering during summer and in times of drought, always give young plants continuous moisture to become established. In especially arid locations, a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist bark chips helps hold in moisture and enrich the soil. Deadhead throughout the summer to keep the blooms returning until autumn, otherwise, these are low-care plants! Deer and rabbit-resistant and cold-hardy too!
- Full Sun
- Xeric & Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Prefers Very Well-Drained Soils
- Semi-Evergreen in Warmer Climates
- Deadhead As Blooms Fade - Prune Down in Fall
Glowing exclamation points for your landscape! The Border Ballet Red Hot Poker is a fantastically unique addition to your garden this year! Order yours today at NatureHills.com before this curiosity is out of stock!
