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KNIPHOFIA northiae
Commonly known as Giant red hot poker, Torch lily
Red buds and pale-yellow flowers. Not clump forming
£14.50
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
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Good to know
Forms thick-stemmed, solitary plants, not clumps. Wildlife plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, aphids, thrips -
Place of origin
South Africa (Eastern Cape, KwaZulu/Natal), Lesotho -
EvergreenArching, broad, unkeeled, glaucous leaves to 1.5m (5ft) long
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Yellow
Pale yellow -
RacemesSpike-like racemes
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Spikes
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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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.Produces flowers from dull red buds in oblong, very dense racemes
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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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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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