Kniphofia thomsonii
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Perennial to 1.4m tall, spreading by rhizomes and forming tufts of upright, linear mid-green leaves to 60cm long. Produces a succession of conical, aloe-like, yellowish-orange flowers from midsummer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Kniphofia thomsonii (Kniphofia thomsonii)
- Genus
- Kniphofia
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Kniphofia thomsonii
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Kniphofia thomsonii
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Kniphofia thomsonii care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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 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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