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KNIPHOFIA GRANDIFLORA 3L Rainbow NGPC

Red hot poker

Kniphofia uvaria 'Grandiflora' is a bold, architectural perennial with tall spikes of orange and yellow flowers from summer into autumn.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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KNIPHOFIA GRANDIFLORA 3L Rainbow NGPC

Aspect

Full sun

Hardiness

Fully hardy

Flowers

Summer, autumn

Soil

Loam, sand, well-drained soil

About this plant

Bold spikes, unmistakable presence

  • Description

    Kniphofia uvaria 'Grandiflora' is a bold, architectural perennial with tall, upright flower spikes in shades of orange and yellow, held above clumps of narrow, strap-like foliage. It flowers from summer into autumn and is a valuable source of nectar for bees and, in some gardens, visiting hummingbird-like insects such as hoverflies. Its striking form makes it a real focal point in a sunny border.

  • Why we like it

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    Few perennials make quite the same statement in a border, with those tall, torch-like spikes rising well above the surrounding planting. It also flowers later than many summer perennials, helping to extend the season of interest and keep pollinators fed into autumn.

Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
KNIPHOFIA GRANDIFLORA 3L Rainbow NGPC
Common name
Red hot poker
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flower colour
Orange
Eventual height
90 to 120cm
Eventual spread
45 to 60cm
Flowering period
Summer, autumn
Habit
Upright, clump-forming perennial
Life cycle
Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Aspect
Full sun
Soil type
Loam, sand, well-drained soil
Moisture
Well-drained
Position
Back of border, focal point planting
Plant spacing
3 to 4 plants per m²
Growing skill
Easy to grow

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When to plant, when it performs

 
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Planting
Flowering

Plant in spring or early autumn in free-draining soil. Once established, flowering begins in midsummer and continues into early autumn.

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in full sun in free-draining soil, working in grit if the soil is heavy, as good drainage is important, particularly over winter. Choose a sheltered spot in colder gardens to protect the crown from the worst of the winter wet. Water well after planting until established.

Care tips

Water regularly during the first growing season while plants establish; once settled, they tolerate short dry spells well. In autumn, in colder gardens, gather the foliage up and tie it loosely over the crown to protect it from winter wet and frost. Remove old flower spikes once flowering has finished.

Winter care

Fully hardy in most parts of the UK, though in colder areas or on heavy, wet soils, tying the foliage into a loose knot over the crown in autumn helps shed excess winter wet and protect against frost. Cut back old flower spikes once flowering has finished.