red-hot poker 'Nancy's Red'

Best grown in a sandy soil that has been enriched with humus, but any deep, moist but well-drained soil will do. Full sun is best; can tolerate partial shade but flowering is reduced; requires mild winters to flower well. See Kniphofia cultivation for further advice

Old flower stems can be cut down after flowering and old or dead leaves tidied up or removed in mid-spring.

Propagate established clumps by division in late spring.

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and snails.

Generally disease-free