Red Hot Poker

[maggiebee]

I am tidying the garden today ready for winter (sun shining and warm today).
I was wondering if I could cut back a red hot poker - would it flourish again next year. Don't want to kill it off as the bees love it. Thanks.

[Robinia]

You've probably done it now maggie but if not just cut down the dead flower stems and remove any dead leaves. Leave the rest to protect the crown of the plant.

[tenrec]

I overdid the pruning and my red hot pokers never recovered, so just remove a few dead leaves and cut back the flowering stems. Good luck.