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Kniphofia ‘Amazing Fun’

Red-Hot Poker 'Amazing Fun'

Loved by Pollinators Hardiness H4

Dark orange-red flower spikes fade to a pale yellow or white skirt at the base on Kniphofia ‘Amazing Fun’. This compact red hot poker reaches around 70cm and flowers from summer into autumn, thriving in sun and moisture-retentive soil with good winter drainage.
SKU: KNIP-13-Y
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Plant Details

Flowering Months

January, not a flowering month
February, not a flowering month
March, not a flowering month
April, not a flowering month
May, not a flowering month
June, not a flowering month
July, flowering month
August, flowering month
September, flowering month
October, not a flowering month
November, not a flowering month
December, not a flowering month

Size

Max Height
0.5 m — 1.0 m
Max Spread
0.1 m — 0.5 m
Growth Habit
Tall, narrow growth habit with strongly vertical main stems.

Planting Position

Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
South West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
Hardiness H4 (−10 to −5 °C) Hardy in most of Ireland

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Moist but permeable / Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses
  • Coastal Areas
  • Patios / Courtyards
  • Flower Borders
Merits
  • Generally disease-free
Kniphofia ‘Amazing Fun’

Kniphofia ‘Amazing Fun’ Description

Kniphofia ‘Amazing Fun’ is an upright, clump-forming perennial with narrow arching leaves and distinctive two-tone flower spikes. Dark orange to red tubular flowers open towards the top of each spike, while older flowers at the base fade to pale yellow or almost white. The display continues from summer into autumn and provides nectar for visiting insects. Mature plants reach around 70cm high in flower. Grow in full sun or light partial shade in fertile soil that remains moist but drains freely. It is reasonably hardy, but persistent winter wet around the crown can cause losses, making good drainage particularly important in Irish gardens. Remove finished flower stems and tidy old foliage in spring rather than cutting healthy leaves back before winter.

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