Unlike many smaller Kniphofia varieties, this species develops a noticeable short stem or trunk-like base as it matures, giving it a particularly unusual appearance. The broad, strap-shaped leaves form a large, impressive rosette and provide year-round structural interest in the garden.
During the summer, tall flowering stems emerge from the centre of the plant, carrying dense clusters of tubular flowers. The combination of bold foliage and upright flower spikes makes Kniphofia caulescens an excellent specimen plant for creating a strong architectural feature.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Kniphofia caulescens
Common Name: Tree Aloe / Mountain Red Hot Poker
Plant Type: Hardy evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial
Flower Colour: Creamy yellow to pale orange-red
Foliage Colour: Blue-green to grey-green
Growth Habit: Large, upright, clump-forming
Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Generally hardy in the UK with suitable drainage and protection
Uses: Architectural borders, gravel gardens, rockeries, containers and specimen planting
Unlike many smaller Kniphofia varieties, this species develops a noticeable short stem or trunk-like base as it matures, giving it a particularly unusual appearance. The broad, strap-shaped leaves form a large, impressive rosette and provide year-round structural interest in the garden.
During the summer, tall flowering stems emerge from the centre of the plant, carrying dense clusters of tubular flowers. The combination of bold foliage and upright flower spikes makes Kniphofia caulescens an excellent specimen plant for creating a strong architectural feature.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Kniphofia caulescens
Common Name: Tree Aloe / Mountain Red Hot Poker
Plant Type: Hardy evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial
Flower Colour: Creamy yellow to pale orange-red
Foliage Colour: Blue-green to grey-green
Growth Habit: Large, upright, clump-forming
Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn
Position: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Generally hardy in the UK with suitable drainage and protection
Uses: Architectural borders, gravel gardens, rockeries, containers and specimen planting
