Red Hot Poker Alcazar
Ignite your garden with the 'Alcazar' Red Hot Poker, a spectacular perennial that brings fiery color and attracts beloved pollinators. Its striking flower spikes, transitioning from vibrant red to warm yellow, resemble a flickering flame. Reaching up to 4 feet tall, this easy-to-grow plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for beginners. Perfect as a focal point in borders or island beds, it adds a touch of the exotic to any landscape, drawing hummingbirds and butterflies with its nectar-rich blooms.
$17.71
Owner Satisfaction
3.8
/ 5
Category Rank
4642
/ 4677
#4642 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-36%
Below average
Mature Height
4048
/ - inches tall
Who it's for
- Striking Bi-Color Blooms
- Hummingbird Magnet
- Excellent Drought Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Slow to Establish
- Messy Post-Bloom Foliage
- Requires Winter Protection in Cold Zones
Key Specs
Mature Height
40-48 inches tall
Mature Spread
30-36 inches wide
Flower Size
6-10 inches
Growing Zones
5-10
Soil Type
Well-Drained, Loamy, or Sandy Soil
Planting Depth
Top of root 1 inch below soil surface
Ships As
Bare Root
Native To
Africa
Features
- Vibrant bicolor flower spikes
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Tolerates dry sites and salt
- Naturalizes well in the garden
- Suitable for cut flowers
- Easy to grow for beginners
What customers say
Customers adore the 'Red Hot Poker Alcazar' for its dramatic, multi-hued flower spikes transitioning from apricot to fiery red, offering exceptional vertical interest that attracts hummingbirds. Established plants are highly praised for impressive hardiness and drought tolerance, confirming its low maintenance appeal in sunny borders. However, initial satisfaction is sometimes tempered by reports of poor bare root or plug condition upon arrival, leading to slow or failed sprouting. Successful growers emphasize patience, noting the plant requires time to establish. While the mature performance is five star, variability in initial plant quality and the establishment period affect overall early sentiment. Long term results, once established, are overwhelmingly delightful.
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