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Kniphofia 'Little Maid' (Red hot poker 'Little Maid')
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Kniphofia 'Little Maid'
Other names
Torch lily 'Little Maid', Red hot poker 'Little Maid', Dwarf red hot poker
Genus
Kniphofia Kniphofia
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Maid' _ 'Little Maid' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with arching, grass-like, mid-green leaves and spike-like racemes of pale green buds opening to pale-yellow flowers fading to cream in summer and autumn.
Kniphofia 'Little Maid' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
Cream, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Kniphofia 'Little Maid' (Red hot poker 'Little Maid') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Kniphofia 'Little Maid'
Other names
Torch lily 'Little Maid', Red hot poker 'Little Maid', Dwarf red hot poker
Genus
Kniphofia Kniphofia
Variety or Cultivar
'Little Maid' _ 'Little Maid' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with arching, grass-like, mid-green leaves and spike-like racemes of pale green buds opening to pale-yellow flowers fading to cream in summer and autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Kniphofia 'Little Maid' (Red hot poker 'Little Maid') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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