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KNIPHOFIA rooperi
Commonly known as Red hot poker, Torch lily, Tritoma

Orange-red spherical flowers becoming orange-yellow
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
Wildlife plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South Africa (Eastern cape) -
Evergreenbroad, deeply keeled, pointed, leaves to 1.1m (3½ft) long
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Orange
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RacemesBroadly ellipsoid racemes
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Spikes
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Tubular3.5-4.5cm (1½-1¾in) long
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRobust, 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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderIdeal for a 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
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