Red-hot pokers (Kniphofia) come in a range of warm colours and flower over a long period in summer. Monty Don recommends three elegant varieties, with flowers of apricot, ivory and yellow, explaining how to plant them and the conditions they enjoy.
How to plant red-hot pokers (kniphofias)
Monty Don shows how to plant red hot pokers (kniphofias) and gives advice on the conditions they need to grow, in this video guide.
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