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Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight'

Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Knautia
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to 90cm tall, with slender, branching stems. In mid and late summer it bears cherry-red, "pincushion" flowers to 3cm across; these are good for attracting pollinating insects

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut back old stems in early winter

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years