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Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) Crown Hybrid

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Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker) ‘Crown Hybrid’ is a perennial with tall spikes of tubular flowers in warm shades of red, orange, and yellow. Ideal for sunny borders and striking garden displays, it blooms through summer and attracts pollinators

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  1. Start the seeds indoors from February–May.
  2. Sow the seeds thinly on the surface of moist, well-drained seed compost and lightly cover.
  3. Keep at a temperature of 18-22c until germination occurs.
  4. Seeds will usually germinate within 14-28 days.
  5. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots.
  6. Grow on in bright light and cooler conditions, keeping the compost just moist.
  7. Gradually acclimatise the plants to outdoor conditions before planting out.
  8. Plant out after the risk of frost has passed into their final flowering position.
  9. Space plants 45-60 cm apart to allow room for mature clumps.
  10. Water regularly during dry spells until established, but avoid waterlogging.
  11. Remove spent flower spikes after flowering and cut back old foliage in spring to encourage fresh growth.

Genus: Kniphofia
English Name: Red Hot Poker
Species: hybridus
Hardiness: Hardy
Lifecycle: Perennial
Sowing Months: Feb-Jun, Sep-Oct
Flowering: May-Jul

Days To Germination: 7-25 days
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65-75F
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Spacing, Plant: 18-24 inches
Plant Height: 32 to 48 inches
Light: Full Sun/Part Sun

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