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Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle' (Popsicle series)
red hot poker
The grass-like foliage of this showy, architectural perennial, forms a stiffly upright clump, from which stout stems arise in mid-...
9cm pot
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3 × 9cm pots
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Plant description
The grass-like foliage of this showy, architectural perennial, forms a stiffly upright clump, from which stout stems arise in mid- to late summer, each topped with a poker-like spike of slender, reddish orange flowers. Putting on an eye-catching display that lasts well into autumn, its compact growth, structural silhouette and long flowering season, Kniphofia 'Redhot Popsicle' a great addition to mixed borders or prairie-style planting schemes.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Kniphofia Redhot Popsicle (Popsicle series):
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Prepare the area by incorporating organic matter and ensuring good drainage. Space plants about 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart, planting at the same depth as they were in their containers.
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to retain moisture. Once established, Kniphofia is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry spells.
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser. In autumn remove and compost the faded flower spikes and apply a deep dry mulch such as pine needles around the crown of the plant.
Cut back to the ground in spring to keep the foliage fresh-looking.
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to retain moisture. Once established, Kniphofia is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry spells.
Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser. In autumn remove and compost the faded flower spikes and apply a deep dry mulch such as pine needles around the crown of the plant.
Cut back to the ground in spring to keep the foliage fresh-looking.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
