Kniphofia 'Rasta'
Kniphofia 'Rasta'
Kniphofia 'Rasta'
Kniphofia 'Rasta'
Kniphofia 'Rasta'

Kniphofia 'Rasta'

"Red-hot poker"

Kniphofia 'Rasta'

1 bare root — £6.90

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Description

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.

Kniphofia is known as red-hot poker because its blazing flower spikes look like molten pokers just pulled from the fire.

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 rufa 'Rasta'

  • Flower colour

    Red, coral, lime, yellow

  • 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 your Kniphofia 'Rasta' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.

    • Plant your "Red-hot poker" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring 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.

    • 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 before 1 March 2026
    You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
    You can expect your order in April 2026

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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