Springtime flowering bulbs get a lot of attention, but there are bulbs that bloom in summer and autumn, too. Flowering bulbs, which are planted individually and may be annuals, biennials, or perennials, produce a wide variety of blooms and foliage. Bulbs work beautifully in flower beds or containers, and can be used to accent other plants or make a stunning statement when grouped together.
Remembering how bright and sunny the species looked when planted en masse, I decided to go coarse and country. I bought a pot of Kniphofia which promised to be a proper 'Red Hot Poker'. No stylish subtlety, nothing miniature - this was the real blazing orange-red deal.
Mature plants have green flax-like leaves up to 1m long and red long flowers. The stunning red flowers tipped with orange pollen resemble a giant bottle brush or toothbrush. Hardy in zones 9-11. Full sun in cool-summer areas to part shade elsewhere, well-drained soil. Gently place the seeds about 1 inch (2.5 cm) from each other, and cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the pots between 55-77.Extremely showy and exotic-looking, Crocosmia produce decorative clumps of erect sword-shaped leaves and brilliant wands of fiery scarlet, red, orange, and yellow tubular flowers which bloom for 5-8 weeks from mid summer through mid fall. Magnets for hummingbirds, the vibrant blossoms give way to seedpods that persist into fall and attract hungry birds.Handsome in their own right, the lustrous, wavy-edged, strap-shaped leaves (with perky wavy-edged margins) emerge from fleshy, tennis-ball-sized bulbs in late summer. In midwinter, red-hot-poker heads of tubular pink flowers develop on fleshy purple-flushed scapes that slowly elongate to 18 inches or so. Flowering peaks about Valentine’s Day.
This colorful plant combination will cheer you up for weeks from early to mid summer. Easy to replicate, this Mediterranean-style planting is ideal for lazy gardeners who wish to put very little effort into a beautiful and low-maintenance garden. Drought tolerant or deer resistant, most plants provide plenty of nectar and pollen for visiting insects, and make excellent cut flowers too!
Kniphofia uvaria is commonly known as a Red Hot Poker, Torch Lily or sometimes a Tritoma Depending on the variety, the flame colored flower spikes will reach 2-5 feet in height. The flower's coloring may range from ivory and orange to coral red. If you have sufficient space, you can select varieties to provide bloom during every month from May through October! Growing and Planting Requirements.
Kinphofia also known as Red Hot Poker will add bright shades of orange and red blooms to your garden. Known as a favorite for hummingbirds! Very tall growth anywhere from 3 to 4 feet tall. Great for borders or as cut flowers and for that tropical feel. Blooms for weeks!
Top 10 Summer-Flowering Bulbs Burgeoning summer borders are dominated by a frenzy of colourful shrubs and perennials, but don t forget that there are plenty of bulbs to grow in summer too. Squeeze a few summer-flowering bulbs into the fullest of borders - they take up very little space, and reward you with bursts of summer colour.
Jul 29, 2016 - Kniphofia Torch Lilies - There’s no better plant for adding vibrant color and unique texture to your summer garden! Torch lilies attract butterflies and hummingbirds with their bold colors and spiky flowers on stems reaching up to 4 feet. They are eye-catching from a great distance and even more spectacular up close. With wave after wave of flower spikes, they are a great.
Their fiery hot colour combinations of yellow, orange and red will erupt throughout your beds and borders, adding great height and impact too. Each pack of 5 is a mix of colours, and also a mix of the green-leaves and lovely purple-leaved types, selected from taller flowering cultivars, so all will flower at 1m or more. Renowned for their tall flower spikes, grow them in large pots, or at the.
A gardening beginner can get wonderful results by sowing flower seeds on the balcony or the terrace, but there are also varieties that require somewhat more space. Imagine enjoying the summer sun surrounded by your home-grown flowers. By buying and sowing flower seeds, you can decorate your garden and borders exactly the way you like. Choose from our range of flower seeds today and start.
Red Hot Poker Plants Red hot pokers are popular, easy to grow perennial plants that are widely known for their striking flowers atop tall, strong stems. Also known as torch lilies and kniphofia, these hardy plants also provide great structure with their long, blade like foliage.
Kniphofia Flamenco is our exciting mixed selection of a traditional border plant, the much loved Red-Hot Poker. Featuring a dazzling mixture of yellows, oranges and hot fiery reds all the way through from June to September above strappy evergreen foliage, each plant will carry either yellow, red or orange flowers.
This blend contains 15 roots, including White Coneflower, Butterfly Flower, red Lucifer Crocosmia, Heliopsis and Red Hot Poker Plant. Pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds play a critical role in our planet’s biodiversity, the global food system and human health. Sadly, some species of pollinators, and bees in particular, are seeing a decline in their populations. Here is where.
As our 2020 Spring season draws to a close, we are delighted to showcase our amazing range of plants and bulbs which you can order now ready for delivery in the Autumn months. And don't worry, we haven't forgotten about Summer! You will also find a large range of fresh, late Summer flowering plants to keep your green fingers busy over the coming weeks.