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Kniphofia hirsuta

Genus: Kniphofia
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

K. hirsuta is acompact,clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with basal rosettes of hairy, arching, narrow leaves to 60cm long and 2.5cm wide. Dense conical flower spikes borne on stout stems in summer bear tubular flowers opening orange to salmon-pink and aging to greenish-yellow

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest 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

Can be damaged by slugs and snails

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

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years