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Kniphofia pauciflora (Few-flowered red hot poker)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Kniphofia pauciflora
Other names
Few-flowered red hot poker, Few-flowered torch lily
Genus
Kniphofia Kniphofia
Species
K. pauciflora - K. pauciflora is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with linear, arching, dark green leaves and erect stems bearing open, spike-like racemes of coral buds opening to tubular, flared, bright yellow flowers from late spring into summer.
Kniphofia pauciflora is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back spent flower stems.
Propagation
Divide in late spring. Resents disturbance so will be slow to re-establish.
Propagation methods
Division, Offsets
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Where to grow
Kniphofia pauciflora (Few-flowered red hot poker) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Prefers humus-rich, sandy soil but succeeds in any deep, moist but well-drained soil. Best in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade but flowering will be reduced.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
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 pauciflora
Other names
Few-flowered red hot poker, Few-flowered torch lily
Genus
Kniphofia Kniphofia
Species
K. pauciflora - K. pauciflora is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with linear, arching, dark green leaves and erect stems bearing open, spike-like racemes of coral buds opening to tubular, flared, bright yellow flowers from late spring into summer.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Spring; Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back spent flower stems.
Propagation
Divide in late spring. Resents disturbance so will be slow to re-establish.
Propagation methods
Division, Offsets
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Where to grow
Kniphofia pauciflora (Few-flowered red hot poker) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Prefers humus-rich, sandy soil but succeeds in any deep, moist but well-drained soil. Best in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade but flowering will be reduced.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
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
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