KNIPHOFIA 'John Benary'
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KNIPHOFIA 'John Benary'
Commonly known as Red hot poker, Torch lily, Tritoma
Coral-red flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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 - bees, butterflies and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousLinear, grass-like leaves
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Red
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RacemesSpike-like racemes
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Spikes
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Tubular
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BorderIdeal for a herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
50cm (20in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRobust, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial
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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 - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile 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 Size80cm (32in)
50cm (20in)
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