Kniphofia citrina (Yellow Red Hot Poker) seeds

Another gem of a plant from South Africa with upright spikes of lemon yellow flowers which fade to lime yellow as they age.  Fantastic grown with the more traditional orange and red pokers creating a stunning tropical or mediterranean look.

Hardy Perennial
Flowers: Summer
Height: 1.2-1.5m
Position: Sun in well drained soil

Packet of 20 seeds

GROWING GUIDE

Sowing Instructions: Can be sown at any time of year. Sow at a depth of about 3mm in pots or trays of moist seed compost, then place in a propagator or seal in a polythene bag and maintain a temperature of 20-25C. Reducing the soil temperature at night aids germination which takes 10-30 days. As the seedlings emerge, gradually increase ventilation by opening the bag or propagator vents.

They can also be sown outdoors during summer in a sheltered spot out of direct sunlight, but must be well protected from slugs and snails.

Growing Instructions: Pot on when large enough to handle into 7-9cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Overwinter if necessary in frost-free conditions, ie. greenhouse or insulated coldframe. In spring, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions, before planting out when all risk of frost has passed in a sunny position.