KNIPHOFIA
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KNIPHOFIA
Commonly known as Red hot poker, Torch lily, Tritoma
Expanding range of showy pokers for growing in nature-friendly clumps.
Many hybrids have been toned down over time from the original "red hot pokers" and now come in shades of red, orange, yellow, and greenish white.
Genus of about 70 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen rhizomatous perennials from mountainous or upland areas, often in moist places in rough grass or along streamsides in southern and tropical Africa, Madagascar and Arabia.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRobust, clump-forming rhizomatous perennial
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Herbaceous
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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)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Kniphofia - Care Guide
