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A fine architectural plant with striking verticalblooms, topped by blazing red, orange and yellowtapering flower heads, that really do resemble fieryhot pokers. Kniphofia are tough, long-livedplants, with a long flowering season (spring tolate autumn).

Family: Asphodelaceae
Botanical Name: Kniphofia
Common Names: red-hot poker, torchlily
Foliage: Perennial evergreen. Mid-greenstrap-like leaves.
Flowers: Tall striking flower spikesthat appear above the foliage on thick stems. The denselypacked, pendent, tubular flower heads range in colour from yellow to orange, pink and bright red (dependingon variety).
Flowering Period: April to October.
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drainedsoil. Best in sand or loam. Acid or neutral pH.
Conditions: Full sun. South or west facingaspect. Exposed or sheltered position.
Habit: Tufted.
Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Origin: Southern and eastern Africaand Madagascar.
Hardiness: Hardy to half-hardy inthe UK.

Planting and Growing Kniphofia

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Plant in early autumn or spring. Best grown ina well-drained, but not over rich soil. Choose an open sunny situation for best flowers.

Easy to grow given the right conditions. No stakingrequired. Excellent for city and coastal gardens. Idealfor borders, pots and containers. Dwarf forms are availablefor the rockery.

The tall stiff stems are loved by flower arrangers.

Taking Care of Kniphofia

Water container-grown plants regularly over thesummer. Protect more tender species with fleeceduring cold periods. Apply a light fertilizer in springor early summer.

Pruning Kniphofia

Deadhead after flowering. Leave the old foliageon the plant to protect the crown over winter. Tidyplants in spring by pulling away dead and damaged leavesa the base.

Pests and Diseases

Generally disease free. Can be damaged by slugsand snails. Regularly checkfor these pests hiding in amongst the leaves.

Propagating Kniphofia

Easily propagated by division in the spring or bytaking offshoots from the crown.

Seed can be sown inlate winter under glass. Grow-on in a cold frame andplant out the following spring (Note: namedcultivars will not come true from seed).

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Popular Varieties of Kniphofia Grown in the UK

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There is an extensive range of Pokers available,ranging from tall to medium and dwarf height. Not allkniphofia flowers are red however, there is a wideselection of named varieties that provide a floweringseason from April to October,in colours varying from white through all the shadesof yellow, red and orange.

K. caulescens (S. Africa) is oneof the most striking species with evergreen longgrey leaves and pinkish-red flower spikes that fadeto cream. This is the only fully hardy kniphofia inthe UK. Height 4ft (1.2m), spread 2ft (60cm).

K. galpinii has drooping, red orangeflame coloured spikes. Height 3ft (1m), spread 1ft(30cm).

K. galpinii Bressingham Torchflame red ageing to orange yellow. Height to 3ft (90cm).

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K. citrina has light yellow flowersthat appear in late summer. Height3ft (1m), spread 1ft (30cm).

K. northiae a good variety forits foliage, the agave-like leaves provide an exoticfeel. Hardy. Height up to 70in (170cm).

K. rooperi – unusual rounded flowersin orange, red and yellow. Blooms from September inthe UK. Height from 2 to 5ft (60-155cm).

K. triangularis has flame-colouredflowers in late summer. Height 2ft (60cm), spread 1ft(30cm).

K. thomsonii var. thomsonii 'Stern's Trip' hasdelicate, widely-spaced vertical flowers in red andorange that become brighter in colour as they open.Not fully hardy in UK. Height3 to 4ft (90-120cm).

K. uvaria has various forms thatcan grow up to 5ft (1.5m), in a range of bold colours.One of the most commonly grown and hardiest red-hot poker species.

K. uvaria ‘Nobilis’ (syns. 'Grandiflora','Maxima') is taller and earlier flowering, with deeporange flowers.

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K. ‘Alcazar’ bears bright red flowers.Height to 5ft (1.5m).

K. ‘Bees' Sunset’ - soft orangeflower heads that fade to yellow on colourful bronzestems. Height to 4.5ft (130cm).

K. 'Bees' Lemon' has heavy spikes of luminous lemon yellow (August toSeptember) Height to 4ft (120cm).

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K. ‘Border Ballet’ is in variousshades from cream to pink. Height to 2ft (60cm).

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K. ‘Brimstone’ has green buds thatopen to yellow flowers (late flowering). Height to2ft (60cm).

K. ‘Buttercup’ has green buds which open intoyellow flowers (early flowering). Height to 3 ft (1m).

K. ‘Early Buttercup’ has large spikes of brightyellow flowers (early flowering). Height to 3 ft (1m).

K. ‘Fiery Fred’ blazing orange-red flowers. Height to 3ft (1m).

K. ‘Green Jade’ bears cool greenflowers. Height to 3 ft (1m).

K. ‘Ice Queen’ has cream flowers tinged with green.Height to 3 ft (1m).

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K. ‘Jenny Bloom’ has cream and coral-pink flowers(late flowering). Height to 3 ft (1m).

K. ‘Little Maid’ has ivory flower spikes tipped with yellow. Dwarfvariety, reaching only 22in (55cm).

K. ‘Percy’s Pride’ has green and yellow flowers. Height to 2ft 8in (80cm).

K. ‘Samuel’s Sensation’ bears longspikes yellow flowers that change to red at thetips (late flowering). Height to 5ft (1.5m).

K. 'Sceptre’ has bright yellowflower spikes. Height to 3ft (1m).

K. 'Strawberries and Cream' pale yellow and rich pink. Height to 1.5ft (45cm).

K. ‘Sunningdale Yellow’ bears yellowflowers (long flowering period. Height to 2.5ft (75cm).

K. ‘Toffee Nosed' has cream flowerstipped with brown. Height to 3 ft (1m)

K. ‘Yellow Hammer’ has pure yellowflowers. Height to 2 ft (60cm).

K. ‘Tawny King’ an unusual varietywith bronze stems and tallflower spikes that change fromdeep orange though apricot to creamy white. Height3-4ft (90-130cm)

KNIPHOFIA (Red-hot Poker) Perennial with tall spikes of flowers and narrow rush-like leaves. Toprevent damage to the crown the leaves on evergreen varieties should be tied together during the winter. Requires a well-drained soil in full sun. Dislikes wet winters.

Kniphofia ‘Alcazar’ Spikes of orange and red flowers from August to October. Narrow rushy green leaves, tie together to prevent the crown rotting in winter.. Height 80cm. Spread 30cm.
Kniphofia ‘Bees’ Lemon’ Dense heads of lemon yellow flowers from June to September. Narrow grass like green leaves. Height 90cm. Spread 30cm.

Kniphofia caulescens AGM Reddish-salmon flowers on tall smooth stems, autumn. Broad blue-green leaves. Height 1.2 metres. Spread 60cm. Protect the crowns in winter.

Kniphofia caulescens ‘Coral Breakers’ Coral red topped pokers in June and July. Broad blue-green leaves, evergreen. Height 55cm. Spread 60cm. Protect the crowns in winter.
Kniphofia galpinii Flame orange spikes of flowers, August into October. Narrow bright green leaves, semi-evergreen. Height 60 to 75cm. Spread 45cm. Protect the crowns in winter.
Kniphofia ‘Green Jade’ Spikes of green flowers gradually change to creamy-white, July to September. Narrow grass like green leaves. Height 90cm. Spread 30cm.

Kniphofia Hybrids Spikes of flowers from orange to yellow August to October. Height 75 to 100cm. Spread 60cm.

Kniphofia ‘Jenny Bloom’ Short, erect stems bearing terminal spikes of cream and coral pink, August to October. Narrow grass like green leaves. Height 60cm. Spread 30cm.

Kniphofia ‘John Benary’ Medium sized stems bearing terminal spikes of coral flowers from July to September. Narrow grass like green leaves. Height 75cm. Spread 30cm.

Kniphofia ‘Little Maid’ Ivory spikes of flowers on sturdy stems in August to October. Narrow, rushy leaves, Height 60cm. Spread 30cm.
Kniphofia ‘Nancy’s Red ’ Spikes of dusky, deep coral-red flowers from July to October. Narrow grass like green leaves. Height 60cm. Spread 30cm.
Kniphofia ‘Percys Pride’ Spikes of greeny-yellow flowers, August to November. Narrow rushy, lax leaves. Height 75cm. Spread 45cm.
Kniphofia ‘Royal Standard’ AGM Spikes of scarlet buds open to lemon yellow flowers in late summer. Narrow green leaves. Height 100 to 120cm. Spread 60cm.
Kniphofia ‘Strawberries and Cream’ Short, erect stems bearing terminal spikes of raspberry red flowers with a cream base from August to October. Narrow grass like green leaves. Height 50-60cm. Spread 30cm.
Kniphofia ‘Tawny King’ Tawny Apricot buds open to cream flowers on bronzy stems, july to September. Grass like green leaves. Height 120cm. Spread 60cm.

Kniphofia ‘Timothy’ Spikes of dark pink buds open to tubular soft peach and cream flowers on erectstems from July to September. Grass like green leaves. Height 75cm. Spread 30cm.

Kniphofia ‘Toffee Nosed’ AGM Erect stems bearing terminal spikes of pale cream coloured flowers tipped brown, July to September. Narrow grass like green leaves. Height 100cm. Spread 30cm.
Kniphofia triangularis ssp triangularis ‘Light of the World’Bears flared, almost translucent, pale orange flower spikes on a slender stem from August to October. Height 60cm. Spread 30cm.
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Kniphofia uvaria ‘Nobilis’ AGM EBold spikes of orange flowers in August and September. Narrow grass like mid-green leaves. Height up to 200cm. Spread 60cm.