Giant red-hot poker (Kniphofia northiae) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as giant red-hot poker.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: giant red-hot poker
Scientific name: Kniphofia northiae
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Tufted
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Giant red-hot poker (Kniphofia northiae) – peganum from Henfield, England, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Giant red-hot poker (Kniphofia northiae) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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