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Common Name: Red Hot Poker
Plant Family: Asphodelaceae
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1 in stock
Suggested Use: Cut FlowerPlanting Style: cottageSeason of Interest: Late summerPosition/ Situation: Herbaceous BorderSun/ Shade: SunFlower Colour: YellowLeaf Colour: GreenScent: No ScentHeight: medium (up to 6 feet)Habit/Shape: Clump formingEvergreen: NoSoil Type: dry or sandy soilSoil PH: Acid to NeutralRHS Award of Garden Merit: YesHardiness/minimum temperature: HardyBee and Butterfly: BeeRabbit & Deer Resistance: Deer & Rabbit Resistant PlantsResistance to Honey Fungus: Resistant to Honey Fungus
A vigourous perennial with long arching deeply-keeled leaves, and large oval heads of tubular yellow flowers opening from orange buds. For well drained, neutral to acidic soil in full sun. Needs good drainage. Good for coastal gardens and attracts bees.
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Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);
The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall
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