Description
KNIPHOFIA UVARIA, commonly known as Red Hot Poker – Summer Flowers, is a striking perennial with grass-like, arching green leaves and tall, torch-like flower spikes that transition from red-orange at the top to yellow below. Blooming vibrantly from summer to early autumn, it’s a bold choice for borders, coastal gardens, or as a focal point, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Flower/s Colour: Red-orange to yellow
- Height: 90-120 cm
- Humidity: Low to moderate
- Indoor or Outdoor: Outdoor
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Lifespan: Perennial
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil preferred
- Structure: Clumping, upright
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Temperature: Hardy, tolerates mild frost
- Water: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
- Wind: Moderate tolerance
- Origin: Indigenous to South Africa
