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KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'

Commonly known as Red hot poker, Torch lily, Tritoma

Garnet red
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Grey-green leaves on stout stems.
  • Red
    Garnet red
  • Height
    1m (39in))
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces numerous tubular flowers in spikes held well above the foliage
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£14.00 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails, aphids, thrips
    Place of origin
    Southern and tropical Africa, Madagascar, Arabia.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Spike-like racemes
    Spikes
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich, preferably sandy
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Kniphofia - Care Guide
1m (39in))
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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