few-flowered red-hot poker
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A compact, clump-forming perennial to 45cm tall with narrow, grass-like foliage. From late spring into summer, flared, tubular yellow flowers open from coral buds sparsely arranged on slender stems; may re-bloom later in the summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- few-flowered red-hot poker (Kniphofia pauciflora)
- Genus
- Kniphofia
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 few-flowered red-hot poker
Distribution map
South Africa (KwaZulu-Natal)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of few-flowered red-hot poker
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few-flowered red-hot poker care guide
- Deep infrequent watering, tolerate moderate seasonal dry spells
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep infrequent watering, tolerate moderate seasonal dry spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingHigh-potassium flowering feed monthly in 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 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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