Kniphofia Minister Verschuur - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Minister Verschuur - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Minister Verschuur
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Parcel received in good condition. Young plant planted, awaiting its progress..
Hélene, 18/09/2021
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Description
Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur', also known as tritoma or red-hot poker, is an excellent Dutch variety, much better suited to humid climates than 'Little Maid', whose roots always end up rotting. It forms a dense clump with very narrow, stiff foliage. The sturdy flower spikes bear beautiful chartreuse yellow flowers that turn sulphur yellow. This is a hardy perennial that should be planted in full sun, in well-drained soil.
Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur' belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. This tall perennial is a hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species native to South and East Africa. It has fleshy rhizomes and grows in an upright clump, with tough grass-like leaves that reach a height of 60cm (24in) and a width of 40cm (16in). The flowering period is in summer, from June to August, with the flowers rising well above the foliage on bare stems. The nectar-rich and honey-bearing inflorescence is a dense terminal cluster of tubular, pendulous flowers, with a chartreuse colour that evolves towards sulphur. It is almost uniform from top to bottom of the spike. The leaves are deciduous, composed of very long, very thin, slightly sharp leaves, grouped 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 'Minister Verschuur' with magenta-red columbines, common sage, purple toadflax, and the blue-flowered Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'. Tritomas go well with lightly flowering perennials. They can also be planted individually, on a lawn, along a path mixing different colours, or combined with bamboos, yuccas, cannas, and lobelias to create an exotic atmosphere.
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Kniphofia
Minister Verschuur
Asphodelaceae
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Kniphofia 'Minister Verschuur' in any ordinary, well-drained soil, 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 faded stems and flowers at the end of autumn. In autumn, remove wilted flowers and leaves. Regularly remove wilted inflorescences. 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.
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