Overview
Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' 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 rock gardens.
About
Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' (Lemon Popsicle Red Hot Poker) is a perennial flowering plant cultivar in the genus Kniphofia, native to Africa and belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil with moderate moisture, making it suitable for borders, containers, and rock gardens. This cultivar is hardy in the UK (H5) and drought tolerant once established. After blooming, cutting back old flower spikes encourages new growth.
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.
Wikipedia contributors, "Kniphofia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Kniphofia
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 'Lemon Popsicle' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- borders, containers, rock gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle'
- Cultivation
- Plant in well-drained soil in full sun; drought tolerant once established.
- Pruning
- Cut back old flower spikes after blooming 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 'Lemon Popsicle'?
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun; drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle'?
Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' need?
Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' 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 'Lemon Popsicle'?
Cut back old flower spikes after blooming to encourage new growth.
Is Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' 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 'Lemon Popsicle'?
Division, seed.
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More in the Kniphofia genus
- Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'red-hot poker 'Royal Standard'
- Kniphofia gracilisRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia northiaegiant red-hot poker
- Kniphofia praecoxgreater red-hot poker
- Kniphofia rooperiRooper's red-hot poker
- Kniphofia rufaRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia snowdeniiRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia triangularisdwarf red-hot poker
