Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Red hot poker 'Papaya Popsicle' (Kniphofia uvaria) is an upright, clump-forming, loose, winter-green perennial that forms orange-red, tubular flowers arranged in spikes from June to October. Its linear leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Red hot poker 'Papaya Popsicle' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * winter green * deer resistant

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Red hot poker 'Papaya Popsicle' are dark green, linear.

Spread
Madagascar to Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Red hot poker 'Papaya Popsicle' 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 'Papaya Popsicle' forms tubular, orange-red flowers arranged in spikes from June.

Use
Cut, natural garden, steppe garden