Kniphofia x praecox Red-hot poker

Indigenous; 1 - 1,5m
Planting position: Full sun. Suitable for all growing regions, provided summer watering where needed.
Requires regular watering, keeping the soil moist at all times during growing season. Well-draining soil. Early spring application of complete fertiliser.
Propagate from winter division.

This autumn flowering plant bears flowers of orange and yellow, on upright, tall spikes. The evergreen leaves are strap-like.
K. multiflora (2 - 3m) with yellow or white flowers, an ideal subject for planting next to a pond.
K. uvaria (!,2m) with yellow summer flowers.