Kniphofia Royal Castle Red Hot Poker Perennial Plant 2L

Kniphofia Royal Castle Hybrid Red Hot Poker is a robust, upright perennial ideal for adding bright color to coastal and UK gardens. Supplied as a 2-litre pot-grown plant, it produces tall flower spikes in vivid orange, red, and yellow from July to September, reaching 0.9m high and 0.6m across after 2–5 years.

Key Features

• Flowering season: Summer to early autumn (July–September)
• Ultimate size: 0.9m height × 0.6m spread
• Soil preference: Fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soil; avoid chalk
• Sunlight: Full sun; tolerates partial shade
• Hardiness: Semi-evergreen, withstands UK coastal exposure

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can Red Hot Poker grow in coastal gardens? Yes, the Royal Castle hybrid thrives in exposed, coastal locations and is resistant to salty conditions.
• What soil is best? Loose, fertile loam or sandy soils with good drainage. Avoid chalky ground.
• How is this hybrid different? Royal Castle offers a profusion of bright bicolor flower spikes and robust, upright growth.
• Is it beginner-friendly? Yes, this Kniphofia is low-maintenance, requiring just annual deadheading and minimal care.
• When does it flower? Expects blooms from mid-summer through early autumn (July–September in the UK).