Kniphofia Papaya Popsicle (Popsicle Series) | 2L Pot

Spokes of red orange tubular flowers throughout summer and autumn. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to September Hardiness: fully hardy This reliable, tough, and compact ‘Red Hot Poker’ is good for pots and small borders where it will not outgrow its allotted space. ‘Papaya Popsicle’ has good drought resistance once established and arching, linear green leaves bearing erect spikes of tubular, fiery orange and yellow flowers, pollinated by nectar-eating sunbirds in the wild. Garden care: In autumn remove and compost the faded, flower spikes and apply a deep, dry mulch around the crown of the plant. Cut back to the ground in spring to keep the foliage fresh-looking. Divide and re-plant overcrowded colonies in spring.