Kniphofia uvaria
Red hot poker, Flame flower, Tritoma, Torch lily
Kniphofia Kniphofia
K. uvaria - K. uvaria is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with narrow leaves and tall orange-red flower spikes, fading to yellow towards the base.
Kniphofia uvaria is: Evergreen
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Yellow, Red in Summer; Red, Yellow in Autumn
Grey-green in All seasons
Thrips Thrips
Foot and root rot Foot and root rot
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Kniphofia uvaria (Red hot poker) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Plant in fertile, loamy soil or sandy soil enriched with humus. Dislikes chalky soils. Best in full sun. Protect young plants with a mulch in winter.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Kniphofia uvaria
Red hot poker, Flame flower, Tritoma, Torch lily
Kniphofia Kniphofia
K. uvaria - K. uvaria is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with narrow leaves and tall orange-red flower spikes, fading to yellow towards the base.
Evergreen
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Yellow, Red in Summer; Red, Yellow in Autumn
Grey-green in All seasons
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Kniphofia uvaria (Red hot poker) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Plant in fertile, loamy soil or sandy soil enriched with humus. Dislikes chalky soils. Best in full sun. Protect young plants with a mulch in winter.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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