Description
Knautia is a beautiful genus of herbaceous perennial plants that belong to the family Caprifoliaceae. They are commonly known as Knautias or Widowflowers and are native to Europe and western Asia. Knautias have delicate-looking, fluffy flowers that bloom in clusters atop long, slender stems from late spring to early autumn. The blooms are typically shades of pink, purple, and burgundy, and they attract butterflies and bees to the garden. Knautias are hardy plants that prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are perfect for cottage gardens, mixed borders, and rock gardens. Knautias look lovely when planted with other perennials such as salvias, veronicas, and echinaceas, which have similar growing requirements.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Macedonian scabious ‘Melton Pastels’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ can grow to a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:Knautia are members of the Honeysuckle family?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Foliage Colour |
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’
Best Position
Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote the production of new flowers, it can then be cut back hard once the flowering period is over, this will help to promote plenty of fresh growth the following Spring.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ can have problems with , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as.
