Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' — Clump forming

Overview

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, gravel garden and flower borders and beds.

About

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' is a clump-forming perennial cultivar in the genus Kniphofia, which belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and is native to Africa. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, including loam and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well-suited for coastal areas, gravel gardens, and flower borders. Propagation is by division of established clumps in late spring or by offshoots from the crown.

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: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle' size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Coastal, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Kniphofia 'Papaya Popsicle'

Propagation: Division of established clumps in late spring, Offshoots from the crown
Pest resistance: Aphids, Thrips, Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free