About
A herbaceous perennial, reaching 30-90cm, with mounding habit. It displays showy flowers in red. 'Early Red' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Kniphofia may be evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with linear or strap-shaped leaves and erect stems bearing a dense raceme of tubular, usually pendent flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible