If you don't want the rush, just get rid. If you have a damp shady spot, it'll be happy, although those are quite adaptable Just keep the Kniphofia somewhere sheltered - not in full sun, until it settles again. Some of the fancier varieties can be short lived. I struggle to keep them alive, especially if I have to re locate them. I have/had K. Mango Popsicle, but it's on the way out I think, as I had to move it last year. I'm afraid I really dislike the common one, although the siting/location is always a big factor, but that's gardening isn't it - we all like different things
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
@BirdHerdLiss I had hoped you might get it out without disturbing the Kniphofia. The rush/sedge roots aren't deep but it is larger than I hoped it might be. My concern was you might knock back the Kniphofia by taking it out but you had no choice.. I would do as @Fairygirl mentions give it a chance to settle. The larger Kniphofias such as K Timothy don't seem to just give up in the same way, I have grown this one for many years. The problem is the rush/sedge could have completely taken over, so some TLC now required for the Kniphofia.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
My Kniphofia seems to be doing okay *fingers crossed*! It’s got some small new leaves growing so I’m happy about that, not sure I’ll get flowers from it this year but hopefully will next 😃 And I’ve got rid of the rush as I really have nowhere for it.
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Just keep the Kniphofia somewhere sheltered - not in full sun, until it settles again. Some of the fancier varieties can be short lived. I struggle to keep them alive, especially if I have to re locate them. I have/had K. Mango Popsicle, but it's on the way out I think, as I had to move it last year.
I'm afraid I really dislike the common one, although the siting/location is always a big factor, but that's gardening isn't it - we all like different things
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I would do as @Fairygirl mentions give it a chance to settle.
The larger Kniphofias such as K Timothy don't seem to just give up in the same way, I have grown this one for many years.
The problem is the rush/sedge could have completely taken over, so some TLC now required for the Kniphofia.
And I’ve got rid of the rush as I really have nowhere for it.