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Kniphofia triangularis

by Johan Wentzel

Kniphofia triangularis
Common Name
Mandarin poker, Dwarf red hot poker
Plant Type
Perennial
Kniphofia triangularis is an evergreen, clump forming perennial. it prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. It does not become very tall and is suited to smaller gardens and requires little maintenance.
Plant Description

 

Kniphofia triangularis is an evergreen, clump forming perennial. The mid green leaves are strap shaped, channeled and arching. The red/ orange flowers are tubular and borne in dense terminal racemes at the ends of erect stems. Roots are rhizomes which may aid its spread. It occurs naturally near stream banks in mountain grassland.

Kniphofia triangularis prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. It does not become very tall and is suited to smaller gardens and requires little maintenance. Plants may be cut back after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance. Large clumps may be divided in spring.

 

 

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Orange
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Compost rich
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Free State, Drakensberg, Eastern Cape
Habitat
Grassland, Moist areas
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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