...
Categories: ,

Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’

In Stock • Dispatched from our nursery

Free delivery over £59.99

Smaller sizes establish quickly • Larger sizes give a instant impact

Seasonal availability helps us send plants at their best

Exceptional plants, better value

Mix & match • Create your own combination • Pot sizes subject to availability

P9(9cm Pot)

1 Litre(13cm Pot)

3+ plants

£25.00

£30.00

Save 5%

6+ plants

Most Popular!

£45.00

£58.00

Save 10%

9+ plants

£60.00

£80.00

Save 15%

Exceptional plants, better value

Mix & match • Create your own combination

P9 (9cm)

1 Litre

3+ plants

£25.00

£30.00

Save 5%

6+ plants

Most popular!

£45.00

£58.00

Save 10%

9+ plants 

£65.00

£80.00

Save 15%

More must-have additions for your garden

Plant information

Plant Description

Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial characterized by toothed, grass-like mid-green leaves. In late summer to early autumn, it features erect, bronze stems adorned with upright racemes of acid yellow flowers opening from bright green buds. This variety is ideally suited for the front of the border or for container planting.

More Great Choices

🌿 How to Care for Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’

How much sun do Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ need?
Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ thrives in full sun—around six hours a day. While it can tolerate light shade, you’ll get the best flowering in bright, open spots.
Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ prefers well-drained soil, ideally sandy or chalky. Rich or heavy soils can cause the plant to flop and reduce flower production.
Water well during the first growing season to help it establish. Once settled, Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ is drought-tolerant and rarely needs extra water unless it’s extremely dry.
Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ doesn’t require much at all. In fact, too much fertiliser—especially nitrogen—can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers. A light feed in spring is plenty, if needed.
Yes—regularly remove faded flowers from Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ to encourage more blooms and stop self-seeding. You can cut the plant back in autumn or early spring to tidy it up and boost new growth.
Divide Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ into clumps every 3 to 5 years in spring or autumn to keep them healthy and vigorous. You can also take soft cuttings in spring.
Yes, Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’is drought handy. Once it’s established, it copes brilliantly in dry conditions, making it perfect for sunny borders and gravel gardens.
Kniphofia ‘Dorset Sentry’ is generally low-maintenance, but it can occasionally suffer from aphids or powdery mildew—especially in humid or overcrowded spots. Good airflow and spacing usually prevent problems.

Join the Middleton Nurseries Gardening Club

Stay in the loop with exclusive promotions, news, and updates. Sign up now and enjoy 10% off your next order