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Kniphofia 'Bees' Lemon'

Genus: Kniphofia
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

'Bees' Lemon' is a clump-forming perennial to 90cm tall with narrow, arching green foliage. Yellow flowers open from lime green buds over several weeks in mid to late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

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

Pruning

Old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division of established clumps in late spring.

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years