How to prune kniphofia 'tawny king'

Remove spent spikes as they finish (late summer–autumn); tidy in spring. Cut or snap each finished flower stem at the base. In spring, trim or pull away dead leaf tips without cutting into the green crown.

As needed (deadheading); annually (spring tidy). Kniphofia 'Tawny King' is a late-flowering poker that benefits from deadheading spent spikes to keep the plant tidy. Remove finished spikes at the base. In spring, clear away dead or damaged leaf tips. The foliage provides winter crown protection, so avoid cutting the clump down hard in autumn.

Cut or snap each finished flower stem at the base. In spring, trim or pull away dead leaf tips without cutting into the green crown.