Overview
Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream' 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 'Peaches and Cream' 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, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil that is moist but well-drained and ranges from acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for coastal areas, gravel gardens, and flower borders or beds, offering interest through spring and summer. Propagation is by division of established clumps in late spring.
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 'Peaches and Cream' 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 'Peaches and Cream'
- 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 'Peaches and Cream'?
Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream' prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream' need?
Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream' hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream' 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 'Peaches and Cream'?
Division of established clumps in late spring.
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