Knautia macedonica

Macedonian scabious
K. macedonica is an herbaceous perennial to 75cm in height, with pinnately lobed basal leaves and simple or lobed stem leaves, with a succession of deep crimson flower-heads 3-4cm across, from mid-summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Red | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Knautia can be annuals or perennials, and may have simple or pinnately lobed leaves and scabious-like flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C Europe
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Old flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Pests
May be attacked by aphids
Diseases
Generally disease free
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