Overview
Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Pineapple 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 'Pineapple Popsicle' is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the genus Kniphofia, native to Africa and belonging to the family Asphodelaceae. It features deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. This cultivar is adaptable to both exposed and sheltered locations, growing well in moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for coastal areas, gravel gardens, and flower borders. Propagation is typically by division of established clumps or offshoots from the crown in late spring.
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 'Pineapple 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 'Pineapple Popsicle'
- 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
Where is the best place to plant Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle'?
Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' need?
Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia 'Pineapple 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 'Pineapple Popsicle'?
Division of established clumps in late spring, Offshoots from the crown.
More in the Kniphofia genus
- Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'red-hot poker 'Royal Standard'
- Kniphofia gracilisRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia rufaRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia triangularisdwarf red-hot poker
- Kniphofia tuckii of gardensRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia 'Ada'red-hot poker 'Ada'
- Kniphofia 'Erecta'red-hot poker 'Erecta'
- Kniphofia 'Goldelse'red-hot poker 'Goldelse'