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Kniphofia ensifolia

Genus: Kniphofia
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

K. ensifolia is a robust, evergreen perennial forming clumps of arching, narrow, blue-green leaves up to 1.5m long. The flowers open, base to top, pale yellow from reddish-orange buds in late summer to mid-autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West 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. Propagate by taking offshoots from the crown

Pests

Can be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersHedging ScreensGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years