Kniphofia Dorset Sentry - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Dorset Sentry - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Dorset Sentry
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Field of plants arrived in very good condition and healthy. The young plants are yet to be established.
Héloïse G., 02/06/2018
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Description
Kniphofia 'Dorset Sentry' is a particularly floriferous variety of tritoma. Its opulent spikes bear many green buds, which unfold into bright acidic-yellow tubular flowers, which are sometimes tinged with orange. It blooms tirelessly, from summer to autumn, carrying its beautiful inflorescences at the top of robust bronze-coloured stems that emerge from a beautiful cluster of light green and vibrant gramineous leaves. This elegant variety will work wonders in refined borders. It is a sturdy perennial, to be planted in full sun, in well-drained soil.
Kniphofia 'Dorset Sentry' belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. This tall perennial is a hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species native to South and East Africa. It is a plant with fleshy rhizomes. It forms an upright clump, with tough gramineous leaves, reaching 80cm (32in) in height and 50cm (20in) in width. The flowering is in summer, occurring from June to August-September, rising well above the foliage on bare stems. The honey-bearing and nectar-rich inflorescence is a dense terminal cluster of tubular flowers almost carried horizontally, with a colour ranging from acidic-yellow to golden-yellow and orange. It is almost uniform from top to bottom of the spike. The foliage is deciduous, composed of very long, very thin, somewhat sharp leaves, grouped in a large spreading cluster.
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 'Dorset Sentry' with magenta red lychnis, common sage, purple toadflax, and the blue-flowered Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'. Tritomas go well with lightly flowering perennials. They can also be planted in isolation, on a lawn, along a path by mixing colours, or associated with bamboo, yuccas, cannas, and lobelia to create an exotic atmosphere. They are also very good flowers for bouquets.
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Botanical data
Kniphofia
Dorset Sentry
Liliaceae
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Kniphofia 'Dorset Sentry' in any ordinary, well-drained, limestone soil, from dry to moist, in full sun. Make sure the plant does not lack water in summer, as this is when it needs it the most. A thick mulch can be applied around the stump to protect it during particularly cold winters. This plant tolerates wind and the specific conditions of the seaside. Apply organic fertiliser at the start of the growing season. Remove wilted stems and flowers in late autumn or at the beginning of winter. This plant requires no further care.
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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.