Red-hot Poker 'Glowstick'

About this plant

Kniphofia 'Glowstick' is a spectacular perennial known for its dazzling, torch-like flower spikes that emerge in a brilliant display of warm colors. Unlike traditional Red-hot Pokers, 'Glowstick' offers a more refined, compact habit with continuous blooming from late spring through fall, ensuring a prolonged period of garden exhilaration. Its striking golden-yellow flower buds unfurl into a captivating blend of orange and red, creating a dynamic visual against its slender, grass-like foliage. These architectural blooms are not only a feast for the eyes but also a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, bringing your garden to life with active pollinators. Ideal for sunny borders, mass plantings, or container gardens, 'Glowstick' offers unrivaled drought tolerance once established, making it a robust and low-maintenance choice for discerning gardeners seeking a burst of enduring color.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it is drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells. Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooming. In colder climates (zones 5-6), apply a layer of mulch in late fall for winter protection. Divide clumps every 3-5 years in early spring to maintain vigor.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.