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Red hot Pokers - perfect Winter colour!


Despite us being in early Winter here there's still plenty of colour to brighten things up such as these Red Hot Pokers also known as Kniphofia. These are growing in orange clumps along my road and make a welcome addition at the moment.


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betty-NZ said…
I love these and want to get some for my garden.
10 June 2015 at 12:01
Al said…
Those are so bright. Nothing blooms or grows here in the winter!
10 June 2015 at 12:57
Pauline said…
A beautiful splash of colour to cheer anyone's day.
10 June 2015 at 13:18
cieldequimper said…
Your winter doesn't look anything like ours!!
10 June 2015 at 23:57
Molly said…
I have these in my garden too but it is only June here and they will not put on their fiery display until well into August

mollyxxx
11 June 2015 at 00:50
NatureFootstep said…
interesting tree flowers :)

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11 June 2015 at 03:08
likeschocolate said…
So nice to have such a lovely pop of color during winter!
11 June 2015 at 05:04
Wayne said…
They are pretty interesting, I wish we had them here
11 June 2015 at 06:41
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
We have those here in Florida ... Earlier in the season. I didn't know the name ... I'll try to post a pic next season and I'll sound smart ... Actually knowing the nane!
11 June 2015 at 08:46
Ohmydearests said…
I love red hot pokers!
11 June 2015 at 21:03
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