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Kniphofia northiae

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Kniphofia
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

an evergreen perennial producing a rosette of broad, smooth, strap-shaped leaves. The flowers have densely-packed florets opening a reddish-orange, fading through yellow to greenish-cream

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

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 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 seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by division

Pests

Can be damaged by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardHedging ScreensFlower Borders

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