Kniphofia rufa
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Clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial about 75-90cm tall, with grassy mid-green leaves, and slender, loose heads of primrose-yellow flowers, the top growth is tinged red, flowering from late summer to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Kniphofia rufa (Kniphofia rufa)
- Genus
- Kniphofia
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Semi evergreen · Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Kniphofia rufa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Kniphofia rufa
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Kniphofia rufa care guide
- Deep soak watering when top soil loses all surface dampness
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep soak watering when top soil loses all surface dampness
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted red hot poker feed monthly spring and summer months
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering; old or dead leaves can be tidied up or removed in mid-spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate established clumps by division in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, thrips, slugs and snails
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