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Kniphofia 'lemon Popsicle' / 3L
Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle'
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Vibrant lemon-yellow torch-like flower spikes
- Long flowering season from June to October
- Compact dwarf habit reaching 40-60 cm
- Highly attractive to pollinators and butterflies
- Drought-tolerant and easy to grow
Overview
Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle', commonly known as red hot poker or torch lily, is a vibrant, free-flowering herbaceous perennial prized for its compact size and sunny disposition. From June through October, it produces a relentless succession of dense, upright flower spikes in a brilliant, clear lemon-yellow held above a tidy mound of fine, grass-like green foliage. Specially bred as part of the Popsicle series for smaller spaces, this dwarf selection reaches 40 to 60 cm in height at maturity, making it an outstanding choice for patio containers, sunny border fronts, and cottage gardens.
Why We Love It
- Striking lemon-yellow flower spikes bring bright colour to summer and autumn borders.
- Compact dwarf habit fits easily into smaller gardens, patios, and containers.
- Long-lasting blooms provide reliable colour from June right through to October.
- Loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Red hot poker |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Flowering Season | June to October |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, tufted and upright |
| Mature Height | 40-60 cm |
| Mature Spread | 35 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (-20°C to -15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun in sheltered, exposed or coastal locations with south-, west- or east-facing aspects. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in free-draining or well-drained loam or sand with an acid to neutral pH. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. Water regularly while establishing, keeping in mind the plant is drought-tolerant once established. |
| Pruning & Care | Deadheading is recommended during the flowering season. Cut back in March or April as needed. |
Perfect For
- Borders and border fronts
- Patio containers and small gardens
- Cottage and contemporary gardens
- Coastal planting schemes
- Wildlife and pollinator gardens
- Cut flower arrangements
Good to Know
- Provides valuable support for bees and butterflies throughout its long flowering season.
- Ensuring free-draining soil is essential to prevent winter waterlogging around the crown.
- Features a compact, dwarf growth habit ideal for restricted spaces.
Product Information
| Product Title | Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' / 3L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Kniphofia 'Lemon Popsicle' |
| Supplied Format | 3L pot |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 1.2m high· 70cm wide
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