Red Hot Poker. Stunning erect heads of vibrant yellow flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Additional information
Generic | Kniphofia |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Sunningdale Yellow' |
Common Name | Red Hot Poker |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Fertile, Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1m |
Family | Asphodelaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Group planting, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Thrips |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Mulch, Cut back in winter |
Propagation | Division |
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