Overview
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Kniphofia, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Tawny King' 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 flower borders and beds, coastal and gravel garden.
About
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' is a well‑branched Kniphofia cultivar that flowers from June to September. It carries deciduous foliage and prefers full sun on loam or sandy soils kept moist but well‑drained. Plant on a south- or west-facing site where exposure may be either sheltered or exposed. Its H5 rating indicates it is classed as hardy for most UK situations.
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, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Coastal, Gravel garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kniphofia 'Tawny King'
- 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 'Tawny King'?
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Kniphofia 'Tawny King' need?
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kniphofia 'Tawny King' hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' 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 'Tawny King'?
Division of established clumps in late spring, Offshoots from the crown.
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'