Knautia macedonica
A hardy, summer-flowering pincushion scabious, producing crimson flowers on long, branching stems.
A perennial, great in the middle of the border, to fill gaps and perfect to grow amongst wildflowers.
Knautia macedonica will attract bees and butterflies with its nectar and pollen-rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
Height x spread: 80 x 45cm
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
*Flowers in bloom image from Shutterstock
Grow Knautia macedonica in moist but well-drained, slightly alkaline soil in full sun.
Best grown in poorer soils: chalk, clay, heavy, light, sandy.
If possible add well rotted compost before planting.
May need staking if it sprawls.
Keep watered, especially during dry periods.Cut the plant down to the ground in the autumn and apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost.
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