Overview
Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Kniphofia, with deciduous foliage. Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, coastal and gravel garden.
About
Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' is a Kniphofia cultivar with a well-branched habit that flowers from June to September. It carries deciduous foliage and prefers a sunny, south- or west-facing spot. Plant in loam or sandy soils that remain moist but drain freely and sit within acid to neutral pH. It is classed H5 for UK hardiness and suits both exposed and sheltered positions.
About the genus
Kniphofia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asphodelaceae, first described as a genus in 1794. All species of Kniphofia are native to Africa. Common names include tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily and poker plant.
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In the garden
Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' belongs to the torch-lily group of Kniphofia cultivars and brings a long flowering season to summer borders. The foliage dies back in winter, while the clump forms a well-branched mound that supports the summer display between June and September. Place the plant in full sun on loam or sandy soils; it tolerates acid to neutral pH but does not like waterlogged conditions, so aim for moist but well-drained ground. It will grow in both exposed and sheltered sites and is rated H5, making it hardy across much of the UK when given an open, sunny aspect. South- and west-facing locations are preferred for the best seasonal performance. Use Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' in flower borders and beds where summer colour is required, or in coastal and gravel gardens where freely draining substrates help the roots through wetter months. Its habit and seasonal timing make it especially useful alongside other summer perennials in south- and west-facing schemes. Expect consistent interest from June to September in appropriately sited plantings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Kniphofia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Coastal, Gravel garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red'
- Propagation
- Division of established clumps in late spring, Offshoots from the crown
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Thrips, Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red'?
Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' need?
Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' hardy in the UK?
Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Kniphofia 'Nancy's Red'?
Division of established clumps in late spring, Offshoots from the crown.
More in the Kniphofia genus
- Kniphofia 'Royal Standard'red-hot poker 'Royal Standard'
- Kniphofia gracilisRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia rufaRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia triangularisdwarf red-hot poker
- Kniphofia tuckii of gardensRed Hot Poker
- Kniphofia 'Ada'red-hot poker 'Ada'
- Kniphofia 'Erecta'red-hot poker 'Erecta'
- Kniphofia 'Goldelse'red-hot poker 'Goldelse'