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Knautia macedonica 'Thunder and Lightning'PBR (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Knautia macedonica 'Thunder and Lightning'PBR (v)

Knautia macedonica 'Thunder and Lightning'^PBR (v)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Knautia
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to 40cm tall, with slender, branching stems and striking cream-margined, pale green leaves. In mid- and late summer it bears purple-red, "pincushion" flowers to 3cm across; these are good for attracting pollinating insects

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 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 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

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years