kniphofia varieties
Are you searching for kniphofia varieties to add bold colour and architectural form to your New Zealand garden? Kniphofia, also called torch lily or red hot poker plant, is renowned for its striking flower spikes and reliable performance. This perennial offers an incredible range of colours—from eye-catching oranges and fiery reds to gentle yellows and creams—making it a versatile choice for flower borders, cottage gardens, and contemporary landscaping. Below, you'll discover some of the best kniphofia varieties that thrive in Kiwi climates, along with tips for choosing the right plants to suit your outdoor space.
Kniphofia Pineapple Popsicle (Torchlily)
Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle' is a stunning perennial known for its striking pineapple-yellow flower spikes that bring vibrant colour and architectural interest to any garden. This hardy plant is ideal for New Zealand gardens seeking reliable, low-maintenance flowering perennials that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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Kniphofia Dwarf Orange (Torchlily)
Kniphofia Dwarf Orange is a variety of the commonly known, Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage through summer and autumn to bare showy clusters of orange flowers. This herbaceous perennial grows as a clump, producing thin, strap like, mid-green leaves, and typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same wide. Kniphofia Dwarf Orange is a versatile plant that is commonly planted to attract birds, included in borders and mixed plantings, planted around the base of trees, included in riparian plantings, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.
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