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Kniphofia 'Early Buttercup' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Kniphofia 'Early Buttercup'

Kniphofia 'Early Buttercup'

Genus: Kniphofia
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to about 75cm high, with long, narrow, grass-like foliage. Strong, upright stems support dense spike of lemon-yellow, tubular flowers, opening from green buds in late spring to early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in a sandy soil that has been enriched with humus but any deep, moist but well-drained soil will do. Full sun is best; can tolerate partial shade but flowering is reduced

Pruning

Old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division of established clumps in late spring or by taking offshoots from the crown

Pests

May be susceptible to thrips

Diseases

May be susceptible to violet root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years