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
'Tawny King'
red hot hoker
Kniphofia 'Tawny King' is a stately addition to any border or perennial bed, commanding attention with its upright, architectural spikes. The buds start in a warm, dusky orange, gradually unfurling into creamy, tubular flowers that seem to glow against the long, linear green leaves. Kniphofia 'Tawny King' isn’t just about showy colour—it adds texture and form, making it a striking vertical element that lifts and energises garden compositions. With its enduring charm and reliable flowering, Kniphofia 'Tawny King' earns its place as a garden favourite, and its RHS Award of Garden Merit is a testament to its outstanding performance and resilience.
Flowering through summer into early autumn, Kniphofia 'Tawny King' rewards the gardener with a long-lasting display that is both vibrant and elegant. The dense flower spikes attract bees and other pollinators, adding life and movement to the planting scheme. Kniphofia 'Tawny King' thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, tolerating occasional dry spells with ease, making it as low-maintenance as it is spectacular. Whether planted in bold, solitary clumps or paired with complementary perennials, Kniphofia 'Tawny King' provides enduring colour, architectural flair, and a dependable presence, year after year. It’s a true red-hot poker classic with creamy elegance.
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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 'Tawny King'
- Flower colour
- Cream, yellow, orange, peach
- Established height
- 1-1.2m
- 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
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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