narrow-leaved red-hot poker
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A clump-forming perennial to 1.5m tall with untidy clumps of long, narrow leaves up to 1.4m in length and 3cm wide. Large, oblong heads of flowers are borne on tall spikes from summer into autumn; reddish-orange buds open to greenish-yellow flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- narrow-leaved red-hot poker (Kniphofia linearifolia)
- Genus
- Kniphofia
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of narrow-leaved red-hot poker
Distribution map
Malawi Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of narrow-leaved red-hot poker
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narrow-leaved red-hot poker care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through 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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