giant red-hot poker
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An evergreen perennial producing a rosette of broad, smooth, strap-shaped leaves. The flowers have densely-packed florets opening a reddish-orange, fading through yellow to greenish-cream
Scientific classification
- Species
- giant red-hot poker (Kniphofia northiae)
- Genus
- Kniphofia
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of giant red-hot poker
Distribution map
South Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of giant red-hot poker
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giant red-hot poker care guide
- Moderate regular watering, slight drought resistance when fully mature
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, slight drought resistance when fully mature
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed monthly spring until end of blooming phase
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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