Kniphofia 'Fiery Fred'
Family - Asphodelaceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 120cm
Width - 60cm
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: Clump-forming herbaceous Perennial with mid-green, narrow, linear foliage. Tubular, tangerine orange flowers in spikes are produced over a long period through the summer into autumn. Named after England cricket player, Fred Trueman.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Tubular, tangerine orange flowers in spikes are produced from June into October. Flowers open from the bottom of the spike upwards.
Flower colour: Orange
Flower shape: Tubular flowers in spikes
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October
Foliage:
Linear, mid-green upright leaves are pointed at the tips.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Linear
Propagation:
Division in early spring.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, well drained soil.