Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight'
Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight' - Crimson Scabious
Botanical name       : Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight'Â
Common name          : Crimson Scabious, ScabiousÂ
Colour               : Dark-redÂ
Flowering time       : July - SeptemberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 65 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -29°C  (USDA Zone 5)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Scabious (Knautia):Scabious (Knautia) looks very much like Scabious and they are often mixed up, which is no surprise as they have the same type of flower. Within the genus Scabious the species 'macedonica' is often used as a border plant. The colour of the flower varies from deep crimson to pink. Scabious likes a spot in the sun in well-draining soil. Butterflies and bees also like Scabious which is rich in nectar. Good neighbour plants for Scabious are Fleabane (Erigeron), Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) and not too tall Fountain Grass (Pennisetum).Crimson Scabious - Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight'
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