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.
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 'Amsterdam'
- Kniphofia 'Orange Torch'
- Kniphofia 'Peaches and Cream'
- Kniphofia thomsonii 'Kichocheo'
- Kniphofia 'Colour the Sky Sage' (Colour the Sky Series)
- Kniphofia 'Coral Comet'
- Kniphofia 'Golden Amber'
- Kniphofia 'Golden Yellow'