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KNIPHOFIA 'Royal Castle'
Commonly known as Poker lily, Red hot poker, Tritoma
Red/yellow flower spike
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EvergreenKeeled, strap-shaped leaves
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Height1m (39in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces numerous tubular flowers in spikes held well above the leaves
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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 winterHardy 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) -
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Partial shade
KNIPHOFIA 'Royal Castle'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, aphids, thrips
Place of originSouthern and tropical Africa, Madagascar, Arabia -
Flower ShapeRacemesSpike-like racemes
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich, preferably sandy
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Kniphofia - Care Guide
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