Kniphofia Little Maid
"Torch Lily"
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Loved by pollinators
Packed in peat-free compost
Hardy throughout the UK
Description
Everyone loves red hot pokers—also known as the torch lily, and originating in South Africa. They are instantly recognisable. From clumps of long, narrow, sword-shaped leaves come upright flower spikes carrying the characteristic glowing flower spikes. One of the best is Kniphofia 'Little Maid', which produces slender flower stems, closely set with narrow, tubular flowers extending more than half-way down the stem. Green in bud, the flowers open to a gorgeous lemon yellow, aging to cream and ivory-white. New flowers are produced continuously from late summer, almost until the first frost of autumn. The grass-like foliage of Kniphofia 'Little Maid' remains evergreen in milder regions. Incidentally, the stems are also wonderful for cutting and bringing indoors to display in a vase!
At less than 60cm, Kniphofia 'Little Maid' is probably half the size of most kniphofias available. It was first sold by the late Beth Chatto, arguably the most famous plantswoman of the past century.
Details for Kniphofia Little Maid
Colour:
Cream / yellow / green
Height:
45-60 cm / 18-24"
Planting season:
Spring
Flowering time:
Summer
Botanical name:
Kniphofia 'Little Maid'
Light requirements:
Best in full sun / good in partial shade
Soil moisture:
Average
Naturalising:
Strong
Perennial:
Yes
Planting & Care
- Plant your kniphofia rhizomes straight outside during spring
- Soak the roots in water for 30 minutes prior to planting
- Grow in borders or containers in full sun
- Plant the rhizomes 10-15cm deep
- Space the rhizomes about 25-30cm apart
- Plant with the shoots facing upwards
- Water-in after planting and keep hydrated while in growth
Read more in our planting guide
Delivery schedule
- Orders placed before 1 March 2022
You can expect your order in March 2022 - Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2022
You can expect your order in April 2022 - Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2022
You can expect your order within 10 business days
See our full shipping & delivery schedule
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