KNIPHOFIA rufa 'Rasta'
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KNIPHOFIA rufa 'Rasta'
Commonly known as Red hot poker, Torch lily, Tritoma
Tall growing with long greenish-yellow spikes initially light orange as the flowers open. An unusual colour combination
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Linear, grass-like dark green leaves
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Yellow
Greenish yellow -
RacemesSpike-like racemes
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Spikes
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BorderIdeal for a herbaceous border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1m (39in)) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming, rhizomatous perennial. Produces numerous tubular flowers in spikes held well above the foliage
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Herbaceous
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Preferably sandy
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in))
45cm (18in)
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