Knautia macedonica, 2L
This clump forming perennial bears slender stems topped with crimson pincushion flowers, presenting an airy, sprawling effect. Highly attractive to butterflies, it brings vibrant colour and movement to the garden.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height & Spread: 100cm (3ft 3in) x 50cm (1ft 7in)
Features
This clump forming perennial bears slender stems topped with crimson pincushion flowers, presenting an airy, sprawling effect. Highly attractive to butterflies, it brings vibrant colour and movement to the garden.
- Flowers: July - September
- Perennial
- Deciduous
- Hardy
- Classic plant for borders
- Well-drained soil (prefers alkaline but thrives in neutral)
- South or West aspects
- Full sun
- Allow space around the plant when planting as tends to sprawl
- Spent flowers can be cut after flowering
- Flowers may need support (twigs)
- Cut back to ground in autumn and protect with mulch