AN ENSEMBLE OF LIVELY SPIKES IN A MEDLEY OF VIBRANT COLORS
FEATURES:
- Unique and exotic flower spikes appear in summer
- Colors can be scarlet, orange, yellow, pink, cream or bi-color - it'll be a surprise
- Long, tube-like flowers attract hummingbirds
- Wonderful as cut flowers or in sunny borders of your landscape
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 18-24'' tall
- Mature Width: 12-18'' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 18'' apart
AN ENSEMBLE OF LIVELY SPIKES IN A MEDLEY OF VIBRANT COLORS
FEATURES:
- Unique and exotic flower spikes appear in summer
- Colors can be scarlet, orange, yellow, pink, cream or bi-color - it'll be a surprise
- Long, tube-like flowers attract hummingbirds
- Wonderful as cut flowers or in sunny borders of your landscape
- Hand Selected, Fresh from the Grower
- Ships in a plant-safe designed box
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 6-9
- Mature Height: 18-24'' tall
- Mature Width: 12-18'' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 18'' apart
Why plant Border Ballet Red Hot Poker?
Like a troupe of ballet dancers leaping across the stage, Border Ballet Red Hot Pokers will grace your garden with energy and joy. These jubilant Spirits put on a stellar performance, churning out loads of dreamy flowers in summer. Border Ballet blooms come in a medley of colors, each lovelier than the last. Will you get scarlet, orange, yellow, pink, cream, or bi-colored blossoms? The thrill of discovery is part of the fun. Plant Border Ballet Red Hot Pokers in the sunny borders surrounding your home, where they’ll flaunt their colors proudly. Bravo!
It’s no surprise that Red Hot Pokers give an exotic look to the landscape, much different from anything in our native flora. They come from Africa. The hardier types usually hail from regions far from the equator, such as South Africa. Border Ballet is a seed-grown strain, bred to exhibit a wide array of colors in its perky flower spikes. The plants are shorter than some other Red Hot Pokers, topping out at around 2 feet. They’re compact enough to use in small gardens, but big enough to make an impact.
How to use Border Ballet Red Hot Poker in the landscape?
In their native Africa, Red Hot Pokers are pollinated by sunbirds. These nectar-loving birds have long, thin bills for delving into tubular flowers. In our country, where sunbirds don’t exist, hummingbirds do that job. Plant Border Ballet Red Hot Poker near a sitting area or window, where you can watch the hummers work their magic. They’re also a nice size to use as cut flowers. Bring the beauty indoors!
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 6-9
How To Plant Border Ballet Red Hot Poker
Border Ballet Red Hot Poker enjoys a sunny site that stays somewhat moist but never soggy. Make sure the soil drains freely and water regularly in the summer. Constantly wet soil, especially in the wintertime will spell trouble.
How To Water
Water deeply and consistently during the first growing season. Once established, it will require less water but in extreme heat, be sure to supplement.
How To Fertilize
Incorporate Elements Starter Plant food granular form into the soil when planting. If planting in spring or summer, start fertilizing late fall using Elements Starter Plant food granular form on an annual basis each late fall. Continue this for the first three years to get your plant well established.
How To Prune
To encourage reblooming, prune the faded flowers. In fall, let the old foliage remain throughout the cold months, resisting the urge to clean it up before warm weather returns in the spring. When you do cut it back, leave a few inches standing—don’t shear it clear back to the ground. Border Ballet may be divided in spring if clumps grow too big, but it’s perfectly fine to just leave it in place for years.
