Overview
Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, gravel garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Kniphofia genus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous, linear foliage. It produces upright stems bearing compact racemes of tubular flowers, typically drooping, adding interest in spring and summer. Suited to full sun and south-facing, exposed sites, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for coastal areas, gravel gardens, and flower borders, and is propagated by division of established clumps in late spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kniphofia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kniphofia 'Golden Amber'
- Propagation
- Division of established clumps in late spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Thrips, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kniphofia 'Golden Amber'?
Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' need?
Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia 'Golden Amber' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Kniphofia 'Golden Amber'?
Division of established clumps in late spring.
More in the Kniphofia genus
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- Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream'
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- Kniphofia 'Coral Comet'
- Kniphofia 'Golden Yellow'
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