Kniphofia Poco Red


 

Common Names:

Red Hot Poker

Family: Asphodelaceae

Features:

  • Coral-red flowers.

  • compact, clump-forming, deciduous perennial.

  • Stout fleshy stems.

  • Arching, linear, dark green leaves.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Ultimate Height: 0.1 - 0.5 metres

Ultimate Spread: 0.5 - 1 meter

Flowering: Summer

 

Care:

Remove spent flower spikes to encourage additional blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.

In late winter or early spring, remove any damaged or dead leaves from the base of the plant.

Every few years, divide the clumps of red hot pokers to prevent overcrowding and maintain their vigour.

Tom

Gardenwild Gardener

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