Kniphofia northiae (Giant red hot poker)
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0.9m max. spread |
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1.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Kniphofia northiae
Other names: Giant red hot poker, Giant poker, Octopus red hot poker, Giant poker lily, Northiae torch flower, Broad-leaved poker
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Genus: Kniphofia
Species: K. northiae - K. northiae is an evergreen perennial with a rosette of broad, linear, arching, mid-green leaves and, in early to late summer, stout, erect stems bearing dense, oblong racemes of tubular, pale yellow flowers opening from red buds.
Kniphofia northiae is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow, Red in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in All seasons
Habit: Erect flower stem, Rosette
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Slugs , Snails
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning: Cut down spent flower stems.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Kniphofia northiae (Giant red hot poker) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildlife
Cultivation: Prefers loam or sandy soil enriched with humus but will tolerate any deep, moist but well-drained soil. Dislikes chalk. Best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade, but flowering will be reduced. Protect young plants with a winter mulch.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South | |
| Exposure: | Exposed | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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yellow green leaves
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I have a young plant whose leaves are a yellow green colour, is this normal? If not what do i need to do about it?
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- Posted: Tue. 12th April 2011 18:31
- Last reply: Tue. 12th April 2011 19:40
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