Overview
Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, containers and cut flowers.
About
Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' is a perennial with upright flower spikes featuring vibrant orange and yellow tubular flowers resembling a torch or poker.
About the genus
Kniphofia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asphodelaceae, first described as a genus in 1794. All species of Kniphofia are native to Africa. Common names include tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily and poker plant.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kniphofia
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moderate
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- full sun
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- borders, containers, cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Pruning
- Cut back old flower stems after flowering to encourage new growth.
- Propagation
- division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Thrips, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween'?
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Where is the best place to plant Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween'?
Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' need?
Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' grows best in well-drained soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween'?
Cut back old flower stems after flowering to encourage new growth.
Is Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia 'Happy Halloween' 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 'Happy Halloween'?
Division, seed.
More in the Kniphofia genus
- Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'red-hot poker 'Royal Standard'
- Kniphofia gracilisRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia rufaRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia triangularisdwarf red-hot poker
- Kniphofia tuckii of gardensRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia 'Ada'red-hot poker 'Ada'
- Kniphofia 'Erecta'red-hot poker 'Erecta'
- Kniphofia 'Goldelse'red-hot poker 'Goldelse'