Kniphofia known as Red Hot Pokers are more usually associated with a spike of Red flowers from coral buds. As part of the lily family ‘Liliaceae’ the are sometimes called Torch Lily.
This variety K. citrina is a stately lemon coloured spire of flower about 3 foot tall. They are good clump forming perennials with narrow strappy evergreen leaves.
Kniphofia combine well with mant shrubs, grasses and Yuccas. They like well drained soil in a sunny position. They can also look good in a mediteranean gravel or paved area.
There are many species and hybrids in yellows , reds and orange. For another yellow try Candelight, Little Maid (AGM) or Atlanta.
For further information or visit a national collection holder consult: Head Gardener Barton Manor, Whippingham, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. PO32 6LB.
AGM varieties to grow
- Kniphofia ‘Brimstone’ Slender spikes of golden-yellow from green buds.
- Kniphofia caulescens Coral-red, fading pale-yellow.
- Kniphofia galpinii Dainty spikes of very intense, rich orange
- Kniphofia ‘Royal Standard’ Deciduous. Bright yellow, scarlet in bud
- Kniphofia ‘Toffee Nosed’ Creamy-white tipped toffee-brown.
- Kniphofia ‘Bee’s Sunset’ Deciduous. Soft yellowish-orange
- Kniphofia triangularis Free flowering. Reddish-orange
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