giant red-hot poker

How to Grow and Care for giant red-hot poker

giant red-hot poker · Kniphofia northiae

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: Moderate regular watering, slight drought resistance when fully matureSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing giant red-hot poker

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, slight drought resistance when fully mature
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed monthly spring until end of blooming phase
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 giant red-hot poker?

Moderate regular watering, slight drought resistance when fully mature

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for giant red-hot poker?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for giant red-hot poker?

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What Soil Is Best for giant red-hot poker?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for giant red-hot poker?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize giant red-hot poker?

Balanced perennial feed monthly spring until end of blooming phase

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How to Prune giant red-hot poker?

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 giant red-hot poker?

Propagate by division of established clumps in late spring or by taking offshoots from the crown

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How to Transplant giant red-hot poker?

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How to Care for giant red-hot poker in Winter?

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How to Plant giant red-hot poker?

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 giant red-hot poker?

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How to Harvest giant red-hot poker?

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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 giant red-hot poker

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Attributes of giant red-hot poker

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginSouth Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Kniphofia northiae
Genus
Kniphofia
Family
Asphodelaceae
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