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Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo' (Thomson's red hot poker 'Kichocheo')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo'
Other names
Thomson's red hot poker 'Kichocheo', Thomson's torch lily 'Kichocheo'
Genus
Kniphofia Kniphofia
Variety or Cultivar
'Kichocheo' _ 'Kichocheo' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with linear, grass-like, mid- to dark green leaves and, from midsummer into autumn, erect stems bearing open racemes of tubular, orange buds turning yellow when open.
Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Yellow, Orange in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; 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, Pot up sprouting plantlets
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Where to grow
Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo' (Thomson's red hot poker 'Kichocheo') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Architectural, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Best in full sun but will tolerate light shade, although flowering is reduced. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo'
Other names
Thomson's red hot poker 'Kichocheo', Thomson's torch lily 'Kichocheo'
Genus
Kniphofia Kniphofia
Variety or Cultivar
'Kichocheo' _ 'Kichocheo' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with linear, grass-like, mid- to dark green leaves and, from midsummer into autumn, erect stems bearing open racemes of tubular, orange buds turning yellow when open.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Orange in Summer; Orange, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; 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, Pot up sprouting plantlets
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Where to grow
Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo' (Thomson's red hot poker 'Kichocheo') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Architectural, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Best in full sun but will tolerate light shade, although flowering is reduced. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8
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