Red Hot Poker

Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers in August a

Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers in August and September, opening to orange and fading to yellow. These fiery, torch-like flowers are excellent for a planting scheme based on hot colours. Chose a sunny site with humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil and protect the crown of the plant with a dry winter mulch.Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: August and September Flower colour: scarlet, opening to orange and fading to yellowOther features: the flowers are attractive to bees; strap-shaped, mid-green leavesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: In autumn remove and compost the faded, flower spikes and apply a deep, dry mulch around the crown of the plant. Divide and re-plant overcrowded colonies in spring

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