yellow red-hot poker
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An herbaceous perennial reaching approximately 75cm in height with linear strap-like leaves and spikes of cream and lime green flowers in summer and autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- yellow red-hot poker (Kniphofia citrina)
- Genus
- Kniphofia
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of yellow red-hot poker
Distribution map
South Africa (Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of yellow red-hot poker
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yellow red-hot poker care guide
- Allow slight soil dryness between deep watering cycles
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Allow slight soil dryness between deep watering cycles
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak bloom feed applied every three weeks spring to summer
Pruning
PruningCut down old flower stems after flowering; old or dead leaves can be tidied up or removed in mid-spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps in late spring or by taking offshoots from the crown
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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