Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun'
Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun'
Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun'

Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun'

red hot hoker

Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun'

3 bare roots — £12.60

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Orders placed until 29 February 2027
You can expect your order in February/March 2027

Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
You can expect your order in March/April 2027

Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
You can expect your order within 10 business days

Available for (pre)ordering again in December
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Description

Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun' is a striking spectacle for summer and autumn borders, offering spikes of rich dark orange to fiery red that fade into a delicate skirt of pale yellow and creamy white at the base. The long, linear foliage forms a graceful clump, allowing the flower spikes of Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun' to tower elegantly above, drawing the eye and adding height and drama to any planting scheme. Its bold colour contrast and sculptural form make Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun' a playful yet sophisticated choice, sure to energise beds, borders, or large containers.

Flowering reliably from midsummer into early autumn, Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun' keeps pollinators busy while brightening the garden with long-lasting blooms. This red-hot poker thrives in full sun with well-draining soil and handles occasional dry spells without complaint, making it a versatile and resilient perennial. Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun' works brilliantly in groupings for impact or as a statement plant in a mixed border, creating a lively focal point. Whether you're looking to add drama, colour, or simply a fun twist to your garden, Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun' delivers both performance and personality year after year, ensuring your planting scheme is never dull.

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Comes back every year

  • Loved by pollinators

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun'

  • Flower colour

    Red, orange, yellow, cream

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    70cm-1m

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    5 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered
    Exposed

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Coastal gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Loam-based compost
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Kniphofia 'Amazing Fun' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your red hot hoker bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2027
    You can expect your order in February/March 2027

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2027
    You can expect your order in March/April 2027

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2027
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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