Red Hot Pokers

The botannical name I never seem to forget as it amuses me - kniphofia! Its even fun to say! It is against a fence just down the road from our place and I thought it looked great against the almost black marcrocarpa hedge.

[Glendq]

i learn so many things from people on this site.
how very interesting.
they must grow as tall as a person.
i like the fence too.

[Tony]

They really stand out and the colour is vivid. Hear there's been another shake at the top of the South Island, you're well south of there ??

[Gerry]

very beautiful photo Maggiemae

[Gail]

Lovely shot. I have these in my garden, but they're not doing too well.

[Pam Knowler]

Beautiful flowers just love that pop of red! Just heard about the earthquake hope you are safe. Let's hope and pray it's not bad like the last one!

[Sharon Lee]

very cool POV

[Luretta]

Great shot! I don't think I've ever seen these but the color is stunning!

[Tremerryn]

Lol, great POV, love the extra colour.

[Maggiemae]

@tremerryn Their colour is like a flame and stands out whatever you do with it! ( I wish I knew your real name?)

[Jo]

My dad use to grow these and they looked so impressive in summer. Great shot. Never knew their technical name!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Lovely shot of a brilliantly bold ,upright & masculine looking flower ! Here they look like three guards in their red jackets !!

[Maggiemae]

A nice thought, @beryl !

[Rick Schies]

Strong color

[Pat Knowles]

Vivid pokers shown off to their best maggiemae!

Another earthquake at the top of you, hope there's not too much damage but it shakes you up. Alex our granddaughter was waiting at Wellington airport at 2.15pm & just got in the air before it hit & they closed the runway.

[katy]

Beautiful pop of color in this one..

hoping you are safe and secure for the quake.

[Yvonne]

Wow, they are just so beautiful. LOVE that red. When you pronounce the name is the "k" silent???

[Kerri]

Awesome

[Deb]

Love Red Hot Pokers! I have some in my yard, but they are yellow at the top. Hope you are safe :D

[Peggy Sirk]

Wow...those do look fiery hot! Fabulous pop of brilliant red! Hope you weren't affected by the earthquake near Wellington, Maggie.

[Michelle C.]

It's a pop of HOT! They really look like red hot pokers!

[Kathryn Marshall]

Great color contrasts. The red really pops out.

[Terry]

never seen these before

[Gillian]

Kniphofia! What a wonderful word! The things one learns on 365!! Thanks :)

[Maggiemae]

@yonnie yes Yvonne, its just like knife! Many thanks for your nice comments!

[summerfield]

quite an engaging shot, and so are the names. :-)

[❀ Lynn]

Interesting flowers...fun name!