Troubleshooting
Kniphofia 'Bees' Sunset' problems — and how to fix them
Kniphofia 'Bees' Sunset' (Kniphofia 'Bees' Sunset') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Winter crown rot
Wet, heavy soil rots the crown over winter; plant in sharply drained soil and gather leaves over the crown in cold, damp areas.
Poor flowering
Shade, congestion, or rich nitrogen feeding reduces spikes; give full sun and divide congested clumps periodically.
Slugs and snails on spring shoots
New growth is grazed in spring; clear debris from around the crown and protect emerging foliage.
Thrips in hot, dry weather
Thrips can streak the florets in heat; a vigorous water spray and healthy plants usually keep numbers down.
Prevent kniphofia 'bees' sunset' problems before they start
Most kniphofia 'bees' sunset' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for kniphofia 'bees' sunset' in general rather than its problems? Read the full kniphofia 'bees' sunset' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Kniphofia 'Bees' Sunset' problems — FAQ
Why is my kniphofia 'bees' sunset' winter crown rot?
Wet, heavy soil rots the crown over winter; plant in sharply drained soil and gather leaves over the crown in cold, damp areas.
Why is my kniphofia 'bees' sunset' poor flowering?
Shade, congestion, or rich nitrogen feeding reduces spikes; give full sun and divide congested clumps periodically.
Why is my kniphofia 'bees' sunset' slugs and snails on spring shoots?
New growth is grazed in spring; clear debris from around the crown and protect emerging foliage.
Why is my kniphofia 'bees' sunset' thrips in hot, dry weather?
Thrips can streak the florets in heat; a vigorous water spray and healthy plants usually keep numbers down.