Kniphofia rufa

How to Grow and Care for Kniphofia rufa

Kniphofia rufa · Kniphofia rufa

Grow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn’t too wet over winter. See kniphofia cultivation for further advice

Watering: Deep soak watering when top soil loses all surface dampnessSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Kniphofia rufa

Kniphofia rufa
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep soak watering when top soil loses all surface dampness
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingDiluted red hot poker feed monthly spring and summer months
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn’t too wet over winter. See kniphofia cultivation for further advice

How to Water Kniphofia rufa?

Deep soak watering when top soil loses all surface dampness

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Kniphofia rufa?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Kniphofia rufa?

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What Soil Is Best for Kniphofia rufa?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Kniphofia rufa?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Kniphofia rufa?

Diluted red hot poker feed monthly spring and summer months

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How to Prune Kniphofia rufa?

Cut down old flower stems after flowering; old or dead leaves can be tidied up or removed in mid-spring

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How to Propagate Kniphofia rufa?

Propagate established clumps by division in late spring

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How to Transplant Kniphofia rufa?

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How to Care for Kniphofia rufa in Winter?

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How to Plant Kniphofia rufa?

Grow in full sun and fertile, moist but well-drained soil that isn’t too wet over winter. See kniphofia cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot Kniphofia rufa?

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How to Harvest Kniphofia rufa?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, thrips, slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of Kniphofia rufa

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Attributes of Kniphofia rufa

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
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FoliageSemi evergreen · Evergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Kniphofia rufa
Genus
Kniphofia
Family
Asphodelaceae
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