Red Hot Poker. A clump-forming perennial with narrow, V-shaped leaves and flower spikes of red buds opening to orange then fading to yellow. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Kniphofia uvaria
A clump-forming perennial with narrow, V-shaped leaves and flower spikes of red buds opening to orange then fading to yellow.
Additional information
| Generic | Kniphofia |
|---|---|
| Species | uvaria |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Red Hot Poker |
| Flower Colour | red, orange, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Asphodelaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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