Kniphofia uvaria 'Grandiflora' - P9

Description
The Red hot poker 'Grandiflora' (Kniphofia uvaria) is an upright, clump-forming, loose, winter-green perennial that produces yellow-red flowers arranged in cobs from July to September. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 metre and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Red hot poker 'Grandiflora' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * winter green * deer resistant

Spread
Madagascar to Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Red hot poker 'Grandiflora' 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 'Grandiflora' forms yellow-red flowers arranged in cobs from July.

Use
Cut, natural garden, steppe garden