Overview
Kniphofia Strawberry Cream strain is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Kniphofia, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia Strawberry Cream strain 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 Strawberry Cream strain is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar within the Kniphofia genus, 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 on south-facing, exposed sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for coastal areas, gravel gardens, and flower borders or beds. It flowers in spring and summer and is best propagated 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 Strawberry Cream strain 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 Strawberry Cream strain
- Propagation
- Division of established clumps in late spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Thrips, Slugs, Snails
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kniphofia Strawberry Cream strain?
Kniphofia Strawberry Cream strain prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Kniphofia Strawberry Cream strain need?
Kniphofia Strawberry Cream strain grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kniphofia Strawberry Cream strain hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia Strawberry Cream strain 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 Strawberry Cream strain?
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'