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Macedonian scabious 'Mars Midget' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Macedonian scabious 'Mars Midget'

Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Knautia
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial with green leaves turning to yellow in autumn. Copious, large pincushion-like flowers of deep red-purple appear from early summer to autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun

Pruning

Dead head to prolong flowering cut back stems in autumn or spring just before new growth appears

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seeds in containers in a cold frame in spring, or take basal cuttings in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years