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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Cream Orange Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Kniphofia may be evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with linear or strap-shaped leaves and erect stems bearing a dense raceme of tubular, usually pendent flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in full sun in a sandy soil that has been enriched with humus, but any deep, moist but well-drained soil will do
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Gravel garden
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease free
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