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Macedonian scabious Melton pastels | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Macedonian scabious Melton pastels

Knautia macedonica Melton pastels

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Knautia
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

Melton pastels are seed-raised perennials to 1.2m tall, with lance-shaped basal leaves, and finely divided stem leaves, and pincushion-like flower heads in a range of shades of red, mauve, pink and salmon from early summer to autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Old flower stems can be cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by basal cuttings in spring

Pests

May be attacked by aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years