Kniphofia hirsuta Traffic Lights

Hardy Perennial
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• Germination : Experience Useful
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Containers, Patios
• Special Features : Flowers in 1st Year
• Height : 16 inches

Description

An intriguing dwarf red hot poker with unusual red, amber and green flower spikes. First year flowering, adding interest to borders and containers.

Height: 30-40cm (12-16in).

*Sow Sept/Oct to flower the following season.

Sowing Instructions

Sow February to June or September to October on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover seed with a light sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination can take 14-30 days.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch)pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches)apart.

Aftercare

For best results, provide a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.