Kniphofia 'Tawny King'
"Red-hot poker"
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You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 26 May 2026
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Description
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.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Kniphofia 'Tawny King'
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Flower colour
Cream, yellow, orange, peach
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Plant size
1
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Established height
1-1.2m
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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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
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Loam-based compost
Stony
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Kniphofia 'Tawny King' 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.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2026
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2026Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in April 2026Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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