Kniphofia rooperi - P11

Description
The Fackellilie (Kniphofia rooperi) is an upright, clump-forming, loose perennial that produces yellow-reddish, spike-shaped flowers from July to September. Its linear leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Fackellilie is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Kniphofia longicollis, Kniphofia 'C.M. Prichard'.

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Fackellilie are medium green, linear.

Spread
Madagascar to Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Fackellilie has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming, loose.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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 rooperi forms spike-shaped, yellow-reddish flowers from July.

Use
Perennial border, natural garden, steppe garden