What's wrong with my Red Hot Poker???

[BackerBunch]

I just planted it last spring. This spring is the first time it's bloomed. The plant looks healthy....

[img]https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/OurBoys2007/Yardwork-Improvements/DSC_0471.jpg[/img]

But the flower (which grew quickly in my opinion) looks like it's dying before it blooms.

[img]https://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/OurBoys2007/Yardwork-Improvements/DSC_0472.jpg[/img]

What am I doing wrong???

Thanks in advance.

[Kisal]

Did you by any chance buy the variety called 'Little Maid'? It has yellow flowers that fade to white at the bottom, just like yours.

[img]https://www.crocus.co.uk/images/products2/PL/00/00/00/31/PL0000003120_card_lg.jpg[/img]

[BackerBunch]

Hmmm, I don't know. They were a gift from my brother's girlfriend. I'll send her an email and see if she remembers.

Thanks! I love getting plants as gifts but it worries me if/when I think I've messed them up or worse; kill them.