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    KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'
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    KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar' KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar' KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar' KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar' Alliums and Kniphofia © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Alstroemeria ‘Indian Summer’, Allium, Kniphofia and Agapanthus © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Alstroemeria ‘Indian Summer’, Allium, Kniphofia and Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AMICIA zygomeris, KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar' and RUDBECKIA fulgida 'Goldsturm' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'

    Commonly known as Red hot poker, Torch lily, Tritoma

    Garnet red
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, aphids, thrips
    • Place of origin
      Southern and tropical Africa, Madagascar, Arabia.
    • Evergreen
      Grey-green leaves on stout stems.
    • Red
      Garnet red
    • Racemes
      Spike-like racemes
    • Spikes
    • Border
      Ideal for a herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1m (39in))
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces numerous tubular flowers in spikes held well above the foliage
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • 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)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich, preferably sandy
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in))
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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    £13.00
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