Plant Inventory: Herbaceous Perennials
KNAUTIA macedonica. If you’re a sucker for ruby coloured flowers, look no further than this ever-popular scabious like stalwart. 60cm. |
KNIPHOFIA. The ‘Red Hot Pokers’ are anything but these days, coming in a much wider range than hitherto – from pale cream to bright yellow, pale coral to burnt toffee. Their vertical spikes can provide a dramatic feature in any border, given sun and drainage and what’s more, are hardy to boot. |
K. ‘Bees Sunset’. Sturdy bronze coloured stems make a harmonious contrast to the clear orange flowers. 100cm. |
K. ‘Buttercup’. An old clone with bold heads of yellow flowers ageing to orange. 1m+ |
K. ‘Ice Queen’. Similar to K. ‘Percy’s Pride’ but a little earlier to flower with us. |
K. ‘Painted Lady’. Noted for the long and slender flower spikes. Orange with hints of amber. 1m+. |
K. ‘Percy’s Pride’. As good in bud as in flower – lime-green opening to pale yellow spikes of good substance. September. 75cm |
K. ‘Sunningdale Yellow’. Clear yellow with a smidgen of ochre. First poker off the blocks in June. Classy. 90cm. |
K. ‘Tawny King’. Beacon-like orange-amber and cream flowers from tawny buds born on deep bronze stems. A cracking plant. 80cm. |
K. thomsonii var thomsonii. Well spaced, narrow spikes of soft orange flowers. Prominent among Kniphofia due to its very long flowering season. 120cm. |
K. ‘Timothy’. A mid-season variety with slender spikes of beautifully toned amber-pink flowers. 80cm |
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