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Plants for mediterranean gardens => Perennials => Topic started by: Daisy on June 25, 2014, 12:05:33 PM

Title: Kniphofia
Post by: Daisy on June 25, 2014, 12:05:33 PM

All of my new plants that I planted during the winter are doing okay to good, but Kniphofia Mango Popsicle is proving to be a little gem.

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As soon as one lot of flowers finish, it starts to push up a new lot.
It is in full sun all day, but never flags.
I am very happy with it.
Daisy :)

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Title: Re: Kniphofia
Post by: Fermi on June 30, 2014, 12:09:03 PM

That's certainly a good one, Daisy,
thanks for sharing,
cheers
fermi

Title: Re: Kniphofia
Post by: Umbrian on July 01, 2014, 06:18:35 AM

Having become to like Kniphofia in recent years this looks like going on the "wants" list. Although holding its flowers tall, the leaves seem quite delicate if I am correct -(amongst all the other vegetation it is difficult to decide!) whereas some Kniphofia have quite large leaves and make big clumps that need a lot of space. Perhaps you could comment on this Daisy?

Title: Re: Kniphofia
Post by: Daisy on July 01, 2014, 02:05:49 PM

This is the first year for this plant in my garden, but so far, I have nothing but praise for it. It's leaves are neat and grassy. It's blooms, when finished, are replaced quickly. I am hoping it will clump up more than it is at present, but it is early days yet.
Here is a link to the nursery that raised it, which gives more information than my personal experience has yet.
http://www.terranovanurseries.com/growers/kniphofiamangopopsicle-p-298.html
Daisy :)