Kniphofia 'Mango Popsicle'

*Kniphofia* ‘Mango Popsicle’ forms a compact clump of grassy green leaves topped by repeated yellow-orange flower spikes from summer into fall. This Popsicle Series selection adds a bright vertical accent to sunny borders, grouped plantings, and cut-flower arrangements. ## Plant profile Terra Nova lists foliage about 19 inches tall, a 16-inch spread, and flower spikes to 30 inches; the catalog’s 0.8 m flowering height is consistent with that mature display. The breeder reports USDA Zones 6–9, full sun, average garden soil and water, and summer-to-fall flowering. Narrow leaves form multiple crowns, and the plant may rebloom as temperatures and light allow. Hummingbirds visit the tubular flowers. ## Growing conditions Give the clump full sun and well-drained soil. The [Royal Horticultural Society profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/316999/kniphofia-mango-popsicle-popsicle-series/details) recommends fertile, moist but freely draining soil and cautions against excess winter wetness; established plants can tolerate drier intervals, though flowering benefits from adequate moisture. Allow space for a roughly 16-inch spread. ## Selection and care The exact plant profile is maintained by [Terra Nova Nurseries](https://www.terranovanurseries.com/product/kniphofia-mango-popsicle/), which identifies it as part of the Kniphofia POPSICLE™ Series and lists US patent PP22968 and EU grant EU35633. The U.S. patent publication records the cultivar designation and an issue date of August 14, 2012 ([patent record](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP22968)). The record describes a repeat-blooming, compact hybrid; it does not assign a species epithet. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems after blooming to keep the clump tidy and encourage continued display. In mid-spring, trim away old or damaged foliage as new growth appears. Keep the crown out of persistently wet soil, especially through winter.