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Kniphofia Ice Queen - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Ice Queen - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Ice Queen - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Ice Queen - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Ice Queen
Kniphofia Ice Queen - Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia Ice Queen
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Weak and brown vine-plants. Planted upon arrival, a young plant starts to produce small green leaves....I'm waiting for the others to do the same!
SYLVIE, 02/03/2023
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Description
Kniphofia 'Ice Queen', also known as tritoma or red-hot poker, has a range of very soft and refreshing colours. Its long pendulous bell-shaped flowers, crowning its tall flower spikes, transition from chartreuse green to lemon-yellow, and then from cream-yellow to white. They bloom for a good part of summer, mainly from July to August, attracting many pollinators. This perennial has a slender silhouette and fine foliage that lighten and structure borders. It thrives in sunny, well-drained, rich soil.
The exotic appearance of Kniphofia probably comes from their African origin. Even though many hybrids have emerged, they have retained common characteristics. It is a rhizomatous perennial that forms an upright clump. Its long deciduous leaves are slender and leathery, with slightly sharp margins. They emerge from its base and develop in a fan shape, forming a beautiful cup with soft and trailing edges. It brings lightness to borders and comes alive in the wind. Long flower spikes rise and bear a somewhat comical crown at their top, consisting of numerous small, long, pendulous bell-shaped flowers with prominent stamens. Their flowering is progressive from bottom to top and varies in intensity. They gradually fade. They delight the insects that regularly visit them and complement summer bouquets with their vibrant colours.
Tritomas thrive in sunny locations. They require water in summer but little in winter. It is important to monitor their placement and substrate under certain climates. They need rich, well-drained soil that is not dried out. They can withstand temperatures below -10°C (14°F), but mulching will help them withstand frost.
'Ice Queen' reaches towards the sky and exceeds 1m (3ft) in height. Its height and sculptural foliage can be fully appreciated when planted in the centre of a rounded border. It will thrive when planted in groups. Complement the ensemble with ornamental grasses. You can also choose to integrate it with other summer plants in the same colour range to play with tonal harmony. Choose Alchemilla 'Hella Glashoff' or Echinacea 'Mozzarella', for example.
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Botanical data
Kniphofia
Ice Queen
Asphodelaceae
Red Hot Poker, Tritoma, Torch Lily, Poker Plant
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Kniphofia 'Ice Queen' in spring or autumn in light and well-drained soil. If the substrate is heavy in your garden, add some gravel to lighten it and make sure it is not in stagnant water in winter. It can be demanding, so adding organic matter will be beneficial.
It prefers sunny exposures but does not appreciate being short of water in summer. Watering should be considered if your climate is rather dry. Mulch the stump in harsh winters.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.