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Kniphofia
‘Goldfinch’
at Digging Dog
Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker
“Red Hot Poker” is the local nickname for these bold, handsome natives of Madagascar
and tropical South Africa. Brought to England in 1707, they were kept as greenhouse treasures until 1848, when someone had the bright idea of planting them outdoors, and their abiding hardiness was discovered.
The old-fashioned orange and yellow form has survived years of neglect in abandoned gardens here on the coast; the new hybrids and species we offer, in versatile creamy yellows, chartreuses, soft melons and bolder colors, are more suitable to modern schemes, but are just as hardy and reliable. The thick, almost succulent leaf blades are evergreen, and of interest even when the cylindrical flower spikes are absent. Heat and drought tolerant. Kniphofia ‘Goldfinch’ 
Conjuring images of cheerful yellow songbirds, this spirited Kniphofia is aptly named. Rising from narrow and glaucous medium green blades, the sturdy yet graceful stems support good-sized cylindrical blooms. Each inflorescence consists of delicate florets—long, slender and pendulous—arranged in an airy fashion. Bring a sunny lift to your summer border and site ‘Goldfinch’ by Liatris ‘Kobold’ and Achillea ‘Fireland’.
Blooms June–early August. Size: 4' high x 2' wide; hardy to zone 7. Kniphofia Goldfinch (P-0947)
Each $9.00
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Digging Dog "Drought Relief" PLANT SALE for Western States ONLY
We are offering a special drought relief plant sale for western states only. Many districts are encouraging gardeners to rip out lawns and plant drought-tolerant species. We want to assist those efforts and aid the fire-plagued communities of the western U.S.
15% discount on all plant order totals of $100.00 or more (not including shipping), for the following states only: AZ (Arizona), CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY.
The plants must be available now and shippable no later than Tuesday, September 2, 2008. (No back orders, please.)
Offer good from Monday, 8/4/08, 2:00 pm PST, through Sunday 8/31/08, 12:00 midnight PST. Not applicable to gift certificates, books, T-shirts, furniture or other items.
**Be sure to mention this Web Special in the customer comments section when you place your order!
We're sorry that we can't offer this special to midwestern and eastern states, due to currently exorbitant shipping rates.
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Guarantee information: Digging Dog is not responsible for replacing plants that are in transit during unusually hot or other extreme weather conditions, nor after the plants are in our customers' care. Please keep us updated on unusual weather conditions prior to shipping, and notify us immediately if there is a problem with the plants on arrival.
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2008 Catalog
Order the 2008 Catalog printed on genuine paper for $4. Free with plant order.
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Digging Dog Nursery
a mail order plant nursery
on the Mendocino Coast of California
p.o. box 471
Albion, CA 95410
phone:
(707) 937-1130
fax:
(707) 937-2480
web site by
Garth Hagerman
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Customer Comment:
“Thank you for your continued great service and excellent plants.... all the plants arrived in perfect condition. Healthy, and ready to bloom...the primrose produced a beautiful flower, just two weeks after arrival! We have always been impressed with the careful packaging, size and hardiness of your plant stock. We ordered Alstroemeria many years ago that have flowered every year, and are more beautiful with time. Thanks again!”
~Michele in Maryland
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