Kniphofia hirsuta Traffic Lights
Kniphofia hirsuta Traffic Lights
Hardy Perennial
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 7, 8, 9
- Height: 16 inches
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Flowers in first year
- Ideal for: Border, Containers, Patio, Tubs
Description
An intriguing novelty variety. Flowering on very dwarf plants, often no taller than a 30cm (12 inch) ruler.
First year flowering, with unusual red, amber and green flower spikes. Adds interest to the front of borders or even containers!
Sow Sept/Oct to flower the following season.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to June or September to October. |
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Sow on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover seed with a light sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination can take 14-30 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch)pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12 inches)apart.
Aftercare Instructions
For best results, provide a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.