Kniphofia Bees Lemon - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Bees Lemon - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Bees Lemon - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Bees Lemon - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Bees Lemon - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Bees Lemon
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
A very beautiful variety, flowering from the first year, with a superb color. I'm going to plant more of them.
Eric, 21/09/2025
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Description
Kniphofia 'Bees' Lemon' is a new variety of tritoma that is particularly ornamental. This beautiful plant blooms for weeks in a tangy colour that stands out from afar in flower beds. From a thick tuft of linear and arched leaves emerge robust floral stems topped with almost fluorescent inflorescences, composed of flowers that range from apple-green to lemon-yellow in a superb gradient of colours. This magnificent perennial is highly appreciated by bees. It proves to be undemanding in terms of soil and water-needs. It is also hardy.
Kniphofia 'Bees' Lemon' belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. It is a horticultural hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species native to South and East Africa. It is a plant with fleshy rhizomes adapted to intermittently flooded soils in summer, but rather dry in winter. This tritoma forms a tuft 50cm (20in) high and 60cm (24in) wide, with a slightly fountain-like habit, formed by tough leaves folded like gutters. When in bloom, it will reach about 90cm (35in) in height. The summer flowering is long, occurring from July-August to October, rising well above the foliage. From the foliage emerge thick, cylindrical, and sturdy stems, which colour from brown at their tips. The stems are devoid of leaves. The honey-bearing and nectar-bearing inflorescence is a dense terminal cluster of tubular and pendulous flowers. The acid-green flower buds evolve into lemon-yellow flowers from the base to the top of the spike. The decorative foliage is evergreen, composed of leaves gathered in a large, spreading bunch.
Their exotic appearance already charmed our grandmothers. Tritomas are surprising plants, yet very sturdy. They light up any garden with their colourful torches. Pair Kniphofia 'Bees' Lemon' with any garden flowers. Just like lady's mantle and some euphorbias, its fresh tones enhance all other shades. It goes particularly well with chocolate, caramel, orange, or red tones. For example, plant it with daylilies or echinaceas, small-flowered asters, or mulleins, and purple grasses like Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum' for colour and texture contrast. Tritomas complement lightly flowering perennials and structure flower beds just like grasses do.
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Botanical data
Kniphofia
Bees Lemon
Asphodelaceae
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Kniphofia 'Bees' Lemon' in any well-drained, well-prepared and loosened ordinary soil. Plant in full sun. Make sure the plant does not lack too much water in summer, as this is when it needs it the most. This variety is hardy to -12 to -15°C (10.4 to 5°F). A thick mulch can be installed around the stump to insulate it from frost and protect it during severe winters. This plant tolerates some drought, heat, wind, and specific coastal conditions. Apply organic fertiliser at the start of vegetation. Remove faded stems and flowers in autumn.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.