Kniphofia 'Royal Standard' (Red hot poker 'Royal Standard')

Botanical name

Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'

Other names

Red hot poker 'Royal Standard', Torch lily 'Royal Standard'

Genus

Kniphofia Kniphofia

Variety or Cultivar

'Royal Standard' _ 'Royal Standard' is a robust, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with linear, grass-like, dark green leaves and, in summer, upright, stout stems bearing dense spikes of tubular, bright yellow flowers opening from scarlet buds.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Colour

Flower

Yellow, Red in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs , Snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Remove spent flower stems.

Propagation methods

Division

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Kniphofia 'Royal Standard' (Red hot poker 'Royal Standard') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Wildlife

Cultivation

Prefers humus-enriched, sandy soil but will tolerate most deep, moist but well-drained soil. Dislikes chalky soils. Best in full sun but will tolerate parital shade, although flowering will be reduced. Mulch young plants in winter.

Soil type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South

Exposure

Exposed

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