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KNIPHOFIA northiae
Commonly known as Giant red hot poker, Torch lily
Red buds and pale-yellow flowers. Not clump forming
(UK Delivery Only)
£14.50
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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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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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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)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich, preferably sandy
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
