Kniphonia Uvaria (Red Hot Poker / Torch Lily)

Kniphofia Uvaria, commonly known as Red Hot Poker, is a striking and hardy perennial that brings a charming, exotic flair to gardens. The leaves are long, narrow, grass-like, that form dense clumps. Tall spikes of tubular flowers that start as red or orange at the top and fade to yellow or cream at the base, typically appear from summer to autumn. Kniphofia Uvaria thrives in full sun conditions. Choose a sunny spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Plant in well-draining soil. While it can tolerate a range of soil types, it performs best in fertile, sandy, or loamy soils. Avoid waterlogged areas to prevent root rot. In colder regions better to provide winter protection by mulching heavily around the base of the plant. In particularly harsh winters, consider covering the plant with horticultural fleece. Latin Name: Kniphonia Uvaria English Name: Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily, Poker Plant, Flame Flower Species: Asphodelaceae Genus: Kniphonia Foliage Type: Evergreen. Foliage: Green. Flower:  Orange. Flowering Period: Summer-Autumn. Suggested Location: Outdoor. Suggested Soil Type: Moist but well–drained. Sand. Loam. Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full Sunlight (at least 6 to 8 hours a day). Suggested Exposure to Weather: Exposed or Sheltered. Hardiness Rating: High (H5) Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -15 °C to -10 °C (5 °F to 14 °F) Maintenance: Cut down old flower stems after flowering; old or dead leaves can be tidied up or removed in mid-spring. Growth Speed: Fast. Final Height: 0.5 m – 0.7 m (1.6 ft – 2.3 ft) Final Spread: 0.5 m (1.6 ft) Delivery Cost: This is calculated based on the total size, weight and quantity of your order, as well as the location of your delivery address. You will see the final price at the Online Checkout Page (before making payment). Our website will automatically calculate the lowest possible delivery price and apply discounts to orders of certain products – giving you the best value delivery every time! Please note that high-volume orders will decrease your delivery costs significantly by spreading the price across multiple items. Visit our Delivery Policy page for more information.