Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Kniphofia
'Rasta'
red hot hoker
Kniphofia 'Rasta' is a lively spectacle in any summer or autumn garden, bringing a playful burst of colour with its spikes of coral red graduating into lime yellow. The long, linear, strap-like leaves provide a fresh green backdrop, making each flower spike pop like a painter’s final flourish. Kniphofia 'Rasta' grows with a sculptural presence, perfect for creating vertical interest at the back of borders, or adding a bold statement to containers. With its energetic palette, Kniphofia 'Rasta' is impossible to ignore, yet it blends beautifully with perennials in complementary tones, lifting any planting scheme with ease.
Beyond its vibrant summer display, Kniphofia rufa 'Rasta' keeps on giving well into autumn, extending the garden’s season of colour. Its tough, clump-forming habit ensures the plant will return year after year, rewarding a sunny spot with minimal fuss. Kniphofia 'Rasta' also attracts pollinators, offering nectar-rich blooms that garden bees and butterflies adore. Hardy and resilient, Kniphofia 'Rasta' thrives in well-draining soil and can take the occasional dry spell without complaint. Whether you’re aiming for dramatic architectural impact or a cheerful, tropical-inspired border, Kniphofia 'Rasta' is a dependable, eye-catching choice that dances across the garden stage from summer into autumn.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Kniphofia rufa 'Rasta'
- Flower colour
- Red, coral, lime, yellow
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 5 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Loam-based compost
Stony
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Good for cutting
Pollinator-friendly
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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