Overview

Kniphofia 'Ice Queen' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Ice Queen' 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 flower borders and beds, coastal and gravel garden.

About

Kniphofia 'Ice Queen' is a perennial in the Asphodelaceae that flowers from June to September. It forms a multi-stemmed, rounded clump with deciduous foliage. Plant it in full sun on loam or sandy soils that remain moist but are well-drained. It tolerates both exposed and sheltered positions on south- or west-facing sites.

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.

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, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Kniphofia 'Ice Queen' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Flower borders and beds, Coastal, Gravel garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Kniphofia 'Ice Queen'

Propagation

Division of established clumps in late spring, Offshoots from the crown

Pest resistance

Aphids, Thrips, Slugs, Snails

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

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