There are over 60 species of this stunning Sth African perennial. They are upright tufted plants with colorful and showy flowers in thick spikes at the end of long, elegant stems. ‘Traffic Lights’ is a stunning little form with flowers that are an unusual blend of red, amber and green. It is easy to grow and on average reaches 40cm high and 30cm wide. Like most Kniphofia it is hardy to moderate frosts, likes part to full sun and will grow in a wide range of soils. It will also tolerate some level of dryness. Flowers occur during late spring and summer. Regular applications of Seasol and PowerFeed will keep it growing well and regularly remove any dead foliage and flower heads.
Kniphofia ‘Traffic Lights’ makes a stunning border to large gardens, as a mass planting in a low garden or as an edge to garden pathways. Due to its clumping form ‘Traffic Lights’ makes an excellent border to a grass garden. Plant with Libertia formosa and Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ for a stunning display or in front of Salvia ‘Lime Calyx’ and with Geranium ‘Rozanne’[PBR] for contrast of shape, texture and color.
