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Beginner
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1m
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1.25m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Kniphofia 'Tawny King'
Other names: Red hot poker 'Tawny King'
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Genus: Kniphofia
Variety or cultivar: 'Tawny King' _ 'Tawny King' is an upright perennial with strap-shaped leaves. From mid summer to mid-autumn, atop dark upright stems, spikes of apricot-brown buds open, from the bottom of the head upwards, to reveal cream tubular flowers.
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Apricot, Cream, Brown in Summer; Cream, Brown, Apricot in Autumn
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Habit: Upright
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' (Red hot poker 'Tawny King') will reach a height of 1.25m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, loamy soil or sandy soil enriched with humus. Dislikes chalky soils. Best in full sun but will tolerate parital shade, although flowering will be reduced. Protect young plants with a mulch in winter.
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Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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