Kniphofia Uvaria (Red Hot Poker)-BUY IN BULK-Seeds

KNIPHOFIA UVARIA

“Red Hot Poker” 

Family: Asphodelaceae 

Ideal sowing temp: 21-23C & evenly moist 

Position:  Needs full sun, well-draining soil and plenty of organic matter.  

Preparation: Place seeds in a bag in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks before sowing. 

Sow: In clumps of 3 seeds, lightly dust with soil. 

Care:  Sow indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting out in deep pots.  In warm regions,

you can also direct sow the seeds in prepared garden beds. 

Sprouting: 21-28 days. 

Also known as tritomea, t0rch lily, or red hot poker, due to the shape and colour of its flowers. The leaves resemble a lily, and the flowerhead can reach up to 1.5m high.  There are many varieties and they bloom at different times during the growing season. The flowers are usually red, orange, and yellow, and can look like olden day f1re t0rches when in full bloom. 

****Please note: these are seeds (we are NOT selling these as live plants). Quarantine restrictions and costs prohibit us from selling these seeds to WA, Tas, and Internationally.