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Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight' / 2L
Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight'
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Rich crimson-red, pincushion-like flowers held on wiry stems
- Exceptionally long flowering season from June to October
- Upright and clumping herbaceous perennial growth habit
- Supports bees, butterflies, and pollinators
- Suitable for containers, borders, and cut flowers
Overview
Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight' is a graceful herbaceous perennial prized for its rich crimson-red, pincushion-like flowers that float above mounds of soft green foliage. Producing a long-lasting display from June through October, its slender, wiry stems add airy movement and vibrant colour to garden spaces while acting as a magnet for bees and butterflies.
Why We Love It
- Rich crimson-red blooms provide continuous colour from early summer into autumn.
- Airy, upright stems bring lovely movement to garden borders.
- Active wildlife value supporting bees and butterflies.
- Easy to care for with a reliable clumping habit.
- Superb for harvesting as fresh cut flowers.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Flower Colour | Red, burgundy, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | June to October |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Growth Habit | Upright and clumping |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil Texture | Chalk, loam, and sand |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Drainage | Free-draining and well-drained |
| Mature Height | 50–100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 10–50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 (down to -20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in a full sun position facing south, west, or east in exposed or sheltered locations. |
|---|---|
| Soil and Moisture | Grow in chalk, loam, or sand with neutral pH and free-draining or well-drained qualities. Maintain dry to average moisture with low water needs once established. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is recommended to encourage continuous flowering throughout the season. |
| Pruning | Prune in March, October, or November as required to tidy old growth. |
Perfect For
- Cottage and wildlife gardens
- Herbaceous borders and gravel gardens
- Cut flower displays
- Container gardening in suitable pots
- Small garden spaces
Good to Know
- Drought-tolerant once established.
- Offers fantastic pollinator and butterfly support.
- Non-native garden perennial with a moderate growth rate.
Product Information
| Product Title | Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight' / 2L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight' |
| Supplied Format | 2 litre pot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
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