Kniphofia 'Tawny King' P9

Kniphofia ‘Tawny King’ – Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia ‘Tawny King’ is a striking, tall perennial, prized for its elegant, torch-like flower spikes in warm shades of apricot, bronze and cream. Tawny-orange buds gradually open into creamy-yellow flowers, creating a beautiful two-tone effect. The flowers rise on sturdy, bronze-tinted stems above clumps of narrow, arching green foliage, providing colour from midsummer into autumn.

Height: 100–120cm

Spread: 60–90cm

Position: Full sun

Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Flowering: July–October

Foliage: Deciduous

Hardiness: RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C)

RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Ideal for sunny borders, cottage gardens and prairie-style planting, ‘Tawny King’ adds height, structure and warm colour. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the distinctive flower spikes contrast beautifully with ornamental grasses, salvias and late-flowering perennials. Avoid waterlogged soil during winter.