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Red Hot Pokers
2007.10.03
1. Kniphofia 'John Benary'
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2. Kniphofia 'Zululandiae'
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3. Kniphofia 'Tubergeniana' (a yellow-flowered plant).
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4. Kniphofia 'Safranvogel'
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5. Kniphofia 'Tubergeniana'
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6. Kniphofia sp. (an unamed hybrid I grew from seed).
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7. Kniphofia 'HE Beale'
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8. Kniphofia 'Little Maid'
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9. Kniphofia sp. (an unamed hybrid I grew from seed).
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10. Kniphofia sp.
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11. Kniphofia 'Torchbearer'
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12. Red Hot Chilli Peppers (an excuse to add their music!)
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20. Death throes of my trusty old workhorse 2.1 Mb camera that served me so well these last four years. It was used to take all these pictures. May it rest in peace. AMEN.
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Red Hot Pokers
These beautiful plants belong to the genus Kniphofia, family Liliaceae. The are native to Arabia (1sp.), Madagasgar (1 sp.) and tropical and southern Africa (65 sp.).
Many species are highly decorative, in particular K. uvaria, with its flame-coloured spike of flowers. Red Hot Pokers bring a flash of colour to any border and are much prized perennials. There are more colour forms than most people imagine and I have posted a number of cultivars and species.Numerous hybrids and cultivars are available commercially.
The flowers are visited by sunbirds in the wild.
Videos
1. Advice on how to grow Red Hot Pokers: Viette's Gardening Tips - Red Hot Pokers
2. Pollinators and nectar feeders:
a. Woodpecker feeding on Red Hot Poker
b. Bellbird feeding on Red Hot Pokers (Note not its natural visitor)
For music lovers
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
These beautiful plants belong to the genus Kniphofia, family Liliaceae. The are native to Arabia (1sp.), Madagasgar (1 sp.) and tropical and southern Africa (65 sp.).
Many species are highly decorative, in particular K. uvaria, with its flame-coloured spike of flowers. Red Hot Pokers bring a flash of colour to any border and are much prized perennials. There are more colour forms than most people imagine and I have posted a number of cultivars and species.Numerous hybrids and cultivars are available commercially.
The flowers are visited by sunbirds in the wild.
Videos
1. Advice on how to grow Red Hot Pokers: Viette's Gardening Tips - Red Hot Pokers
2. Pollinators and nectar feeders:
a. Woodpecker feeding on Red Hot Poker
b. Bellbird feeding on Red Hot Pokers (Note not its natural visitor)
For music lovers
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California
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such detail! perfect
jaybird33417 · 2007-10-03: 19:10
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Absolutely gorgeous! (but how did those chili peppers get in there?) :)))
Carley · 2007-10-03: 20:31
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very gorgeous! ;-))
josanhjx · 2007-10-03: 21:03
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amazing plants
????? · 2007-10-04: 02:50
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Wonderful set!
jetjackson · 2007-10-04: 03:56
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Wonderful series...but sad end to your workhorse camera! Condolences!
rcharris · 2007-10-04: 06:32
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good title, looks really hot
openbelarus · 2007-10-04: 08:51
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really nice!!!
Karibbean · 2007-10-04: 10:18
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what an interesting looking plants!...really like the chilis shot as well ;)
fishbud · 2007-10-04: 15:50
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again, you have the perfect title for a lovely set
magpy · 2007-10-09: 18:06
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