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KNIPHOFIA 'Royal Standard'
Commonly known as Red hot poker, Torch lily, Tritoma

Red buds opening to yellow
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. -
DeciduousLinear, grass-like, dark-green leaves.
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Red
Red buds -
Yellow
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RacemesSpike-like racemes
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Fully hardy
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Height
90-100cm (36-39in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces numerous tubular flowers in spikes held well above the foliage
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90-100cm (36-39in)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderIdeal for a herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich, preferably sandy
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
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Kniphofia - Care Guide
Planting Combinations







