dwarf red-hot poker

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. Protect young plants from winter wet and to retain water during the summer with a thick mulch

Cut down old flower spikes when flowering is finished

Propagate by division of established clumps in late spring. Propagate by taking offshoots from the crown

Thrips may cause a mottling on foliage. Slugs and snails may cause damage, especially to flower spikes

Generally disease free but Violet root rot can be a problem especially in wet, acid soils with poor drainage