KNIPHOFIA CAULESCENS Asphodelaceae HP 3ft

In September, later than all other pokers, arise massive heads of red, later changing to greenish-lemon, above very broad grey leaves and elephant-trunk-like stems. "Very valuable and perhaps the only truly hardy large poker" (G.S.T.).

Sowing advice: D. COVER WITH COMPOST OR GRIT 5mm. DEEP. SOW ANYTIME AND KEEP MOIST IN A COOL, LIGHT SPOT OUTSIDE. MAY BE SLOW TO GERMINATE. GROW ON INDIVIDUAL SEEDLINGS IN 3" POTS. PLANT OUT IN A WELL-DRAINED SHELTERED POSITION.