Kniphofia is definitely not a flower that can be easily overlooked! Its flashy colours and flower spikes are nothing but captivating. The tall and stately Kniphofia is excellent at providing a stunning and colourful vertical accent in a floral arrangement. In this product profile we tell you all about this ‘Red Hot Poker’ as Kniphofia is also nicknamed. 
 

Origin

Kniphofia grows on long, leafless stalks and has a pointed top of tubular flowers that gradually open from bottom to top. These flowers often feature rich and bright colours such as orange, red and green. Due to its spikey shape and flashy colours, this flower is nicknamed ‘red hot poker’ or ‘torchilly’.  The flowers of Kniphofia are overflowing with sweet nectars. That is why in the wild, kniphofia is a very popular source of food for many insects and brids, especially hummingbirds.  

Kniphofia originates from (South) Africa. There are over 70 Kniphofia species known. When this flower was discovered, it was thought that it was related to the Aloe genus. This is why at first, this flower was named ‘Aloe uvaria’. But after a while, botanists realized it didn’t quite fit in the Aloe genus. From that point on, the flower was named ‘Kniphofia’ and was recognized as its own species within the family Asphodelaceae. The name ‘kniphofia’ comes from German botanist and physician Johann Hieronymus Kniphof.
 

Usage

Cut the stems in a 45 degree angle with a sharp knife. Clean the vase and fill this with luke warm water and add some flower food to the water. Keep the following guidelines in mind when you want to enjoy these flowers for as long as possible. Never place the flowers in direct sunlight, near a heat source, fruit or a draft. 


 

Colours & availability

Kniphofia is available in multiple vibrant colours such as red, orange and yellow. Log in and click here to check if Kniphofia is currently in stock and to shop the flowers.