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Kniphofia uvaria (Red hot poker)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Kniphofia uvaria
Other names
Red hot poker, Flame flower, Tritoma, Torch lily
Genus
Kniphofia Kniphofia
Species
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
Habit
Upright
Flower
Red, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Red in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Thrips Thrips
Foot and root rot Foot and root rot
General care
Propagation methods
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Where to grow
Kniphofia uvaria (Red hot poker) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m 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. 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
Full Sun
Aspect
South
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 uvaria
Other names
Red hot poker, Flame flower, Tritoma, Torch lily
Genus
Kniphofia Kniphofia
Species
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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Red, Yellow in Summer; Yellow, Red in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Kniphofia uvaria (Red hot poker) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m 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. 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
Full Sun
Aspect
South
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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