Citrine Red-Hot Poker
Citrine Red-Hot Poker
Kniphofia citrina
Kniphofia citrina
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- The Kniphofia citrina or Torch Lily produces spectacular, tube-shaped flowers.
- Long flowering from spring to summer for lasting color in the garden.
- Attracts many bees and butterflies for a lively border.
- Hardy and low maintenance - ideal for busy gardeners.
- Perfect in prairie plantings and sunny borders.
Kniphofia citrina Citrine Red-Hot Poker captivates with bold, torch-like blooms from citrus-yellow to fiery orange-red, rising on sturdy spikes. A striking introduction to any garden, it stands out with bold color and dynamic vertical energy.
This robust perennial grows to about 60-90 cm, delivering a dramatic silhouette and enduring presence that anchors beds and borders. Its confident form pairs well with grasses and other perennials for a lively composition.
Pollinator friendly and heat-tolerant, it thrives in sun and well-drained soil, returning each season with renewed vigor. Bring home this eye-catching plant and enjoy vibrant color year after year.
Care and Watering
Kniphofia citrina loves full sun and well-drained soil. Water deeply but infrequently; let the top inch dry. Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and prevent crown rot.
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms, trim dead leaves, and divide every 3–5 years. Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Location
Choose a sunny spot with good air flow and drainage. Protect from strong winds; raised beds help in heavy soils.
Tips
Apply mulch, water deeply, avoid overwatering, and pair with late-summer perennials for color. In cold zones, provide winter protection.
Kniphofia citrina Torch Lily brings a firework display of orange and yellow to borders and prairie, with slender flower spikes that give an architectural touch.
The exotic forms create a sleek accent plant that acts as a focal point among spring- and summer-bloomers.
Perfect for those seeking color contrasts, dynamism, and a long-lasting blooming spectacle.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Cut flower., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Yellow |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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