Kniphofia Tawny King - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Tawny King - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Tawny King - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Tawny King - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Tawny King - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Tawny King - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Tawny King - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Tawny King
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Plants received in good condition.
Susana , 25/03/2025
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Description
The Kniphofia 'Tawny King' is a variety of beautifully tall red hot pokers, with prolonged and spectacular flowering. Royal and generous, bright inflorescences in the shape of dense torches and in shades of tawny, soft orange, apricot and cream-white are displayed at the top of high stems curiously coloured with bronze. They emerge from July to September from a beautiful and vigorous fountain of dark green foliage. This plant has been awarded in England for its ornamental qualities and garden performance. A true focal point in flower beds, this perennial is easy to grow in full sun, in ordinary, and even occasionally dry soil.
The Kniphofia 'Tawny King' belongs to the asphodelaceae family. This perennial is a hybrid obtained by cross-breeding various species native to South and East Africa, including the South African Kniphofia pauciflora. It is a plant with fleshy rhizomes. This exceptional variety, sometimes reaching 1.20 m (4ft) in height when flowering and 90 cm (35in) wide depending on growing conditions, abundantly produces bronze-coloured floral stems and flowers in soft and warm colours, in shades of soft orange, apricot, and cream. This deciduous to semi-evergreen plant forms a spreading, fountain-like clump of tough, gutter-folded leaves. The flowering occurs in summer, from July-August to September-October, rising above the foliage, at the end of sturdy, cylindrical, dark leafless stems. The inflorescence, honey-producing and nectar-rich, is a dense terminal cluster of tubular, pendulous flowers, whose colour changes from coppery tawny in buds to creamy white.
With an exotic appearance, red hot pokers are surprising plants, but nevertheless very sturdy, perfect candidates for cottage gardens or wildflower borders where they light up with colourful torches. Plant Kniphofia 'Tawny King' near a water feature (in well-drained soil), combine it with tall asters, gauras, lady's mantles, echinaceas, and many other garden plants. It particularly complements tones of white, caramel, orange, or red. For example, associate it with colourful heucheras, magenta red valerian, or purple grasses like Pennisetum setaceum rubrum for contrast of colours and textures. Red hot pokers go well with lightly flowering perennials and and add structure to flower beds, just like grasses with which they create magnificent summer scenes.
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Kniphofia
Tawny King
Asphodelaceae
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Kniphofia 'Tawny King' in any specific research area, well-drained soil, in full sun. Ensure the plant does not lack water too much in summer, as this is when it needs it the most. This variety is hardy up to -15°C (5°F). To prevent an especially cold winter, a thick layer of mulch can be installed around the stump to insulate it from frost, and the foliage can be gathered with a tie around the centre of the tiller. This plant tolerates some drought, heat, wind, and the specific conditions of the seaside. Apply an organic fertilizer 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.
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