Kniphofia Pineapple Popsicle 2 Litre Pot

Kniphofia ‘Pineapple Popsicle’ – Compact, Sunshine-Yellow Spikes for Summer Colour

Kniphofia ‘Pineapple Popsicle’ is a vibrant, compact variety of Red Hot Poker offering cheerful pineapple-yellow flower spikes that bloom repeatedly from midsummer through early autumn. Part of the renowned Popsicle Series, this dwarf perennial is perfect for injecting sunny energy into borders, gravel gardens, and patio containers, with a neat form that fits beautifully into tighter spaces.

The upright, torch-like flowers rise above mounded, grassy green foliage, creating a long-lasting vertical accent that brightens the garden and supports pollinators. Drought-tolerant and easy to care for, ‘Pineapple Popsicle’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering continuous bursts of colour and movement.

Key Features

Flowers: Bright, pineapple-yellow poker-like spikes held aloft
Ultimate Height: 0.5 - 1m
Ultimate Spread: 0.1 - 0.5m
Foliage: Neat, narrow green leaves in a compact clump
Flowering Period: July to September (may rebloom)
Habit: Upright and clump-forming – space-efficient and tidy
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Eryngium ‘Blue Hobbit’ – adds spiky blue contrast and texture

• Coreopsis verticillata ‘Moonbeam’ – soft yellow for a harmonious glow

• Festuca glauca ‘Intense Blue’ – foliage contrast and drought tolerance

• Achillea ‘Terracotta’ – muted, warm tones that complement

• Verbena rigida – low-growing purple accent for a striking colour mix

Ideal For

• Small borders and sunny containers

• Coastal, Mediterranean, or drought-tolerant planting schemes

• Hot-colour combinations or cheerful summer borders

• Pollinator-friendly garden designs

Growing Conditions

Position: Full sun
Soil: Free-draining; tolerates sandy, gravelly, or poor soils
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions; mulch in colder areas
Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering; trim back foliage in autumn or early spring

Why Choose Kniphofia ‘Pineapple Popsicle’ (2L Pot)?

• Compact, long-flowering perennial with vivid yellow blooms
• Ideal for containers, borders, and water-wise gardens
• Loved by bees and butterflies
• Easy-care structure with tropical energy

Bring a bold splash of sunshine to your garden with Kniphofia ‘Pineapple Popsicle’ – a cheerful, compact perennial that brightens borders and pots with tropical charm and pollinator-friendly performance.