Kniphofia 'Fire Glow' - P9

Description
The Red hot poker 'Fire Glow' (Kniphofia) is an upright, clump-forming, loose perennial that produces apricot-coloured flowers from June to September. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Red hot poker 'Fire Glow' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Red hot poker 'Fire Glow' are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Madagascar to Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Red hot poker 'Fire Glow' 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.

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.

Flower
Kniphofia 'Fire Glow' forms apricot-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Cutting, natural garden, steppe garden