Kniphofia 'Bees' Lemon' - P9

Description
The Red hot poker 'Royal Castle' (Kniphofia uvaria) is an upright, clump-forming, loose, winter-green perennial that forms orange-red flowers arranged in cobs from July to September. Its linear leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Red hot poker 'Royal Castle' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * winter green * deer resistant

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Red hot poker 'Royal Castle' are dark green, linear.

Spread
Madagascar to Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Red hot poker 'Royal Castle' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming, loose.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from mid-October to early November.

Care
- This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear. - The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Kniphofia uvaria 'Royal Castle' forms orange-red flowers arranged in cobs from July.

Use
Cut, natural garden, steppe garden