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KNIPHOFIA 'Tawny King'
Commonly known as Red hot poker, Torch lily, Tritoma
Dark bronze stems and tubular cream flowers above evergreen strap-like leaves
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBroad, straplike leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long
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Cream
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread90cm (36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Erect, dense spikes of brownish-orange buds opening to cream flowers on bronze stems
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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 winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
KNIPHOFIA 'Tawny King'
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- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insectsPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, aphids, thripsPlace of originSouthern and tropical Africa, Madagascar, Arabia.
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Flower ShapeRacemesSpike-like racemesSpikes
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderIdeal for a herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich, preferably sandy
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Kniphofia - Care Guide
1.2m (4ft)
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90cm (36in) |
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