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red-hot poker 'Penny Rockets'

Kniphofia 'Penny Rockets'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Kniphofia
Family: Asphodelaceae

About this plant

'Penny Rockets' is a clump-forming plant with fine, arching foliage and slender flower spikes to 100cm; clumps to 80cm wide. The flower heads have a slightly wavy outline, as a succession of bright, clear orange-red flowers open. Long flowering period through summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West 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. Good drainage in winter is essential. Full sun is best; can tolerate partial shade but flowering is reduced

Pruning

Old flower stems can be cut down after flowering. Trim back old winter damaged foliage in spring

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. Thrips may cause mottling of the foliage

Diseases

Generally disease free, if winter drainage is good. Violet root rot may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensCottage 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