Overview
Kniphofia 'Nobbies Sunrise' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Nobbies Sunrise' 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 'Nobbies Sunrise' is a deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Kniphofia, known for its linear or strap-like foliage and upright stems bearing compact racemes of tubular, typically drooping flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun, favouring south-facing, exposed positions with fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to coastal areas, gravel gardens, and flower borders, providing interest through spring and summer. Established clumps can be divided in late spring for propagation.
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 'Nobbies Sunrise' 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 'Nobbies Sunrise'
- 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 'Nobbies Sunrise'?
Kniphofia 'Nobbies Sunrise' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Kniphofia 'Nobbies Sunrise' need?
Kniphofia 'Nobbies Sunrise' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kniphofia 'Nobbies Sunrise' hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia 'Nobbies Sunrise' 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 'Nobbies Sunrise'?
Division of established clumps in late spring.
More in the Kniphofia genus
- Kniphofia 'Amsterdam'
- Kniphofia 'Orange Torch'
- Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream'
- Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo'
- Kniphofia 'Colour the Sky Sage' (Colour the Sky Series)
- Kniphofia 'Coral Comet'
- Kniphofia 'Golden Amber'
- Kniphofia 'Golden Yellow'