Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ Plant - 1Ltr Pot
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Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ (Macedonian Scabious) – Perennial Plant – 1L Pot
The Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ is a graceful, long-flowering perennial loved for its airy stems and soft pincushion blooms in romantic shades of red, mauve, pink and salmon. A superb pollinator-friendly plant, it brings movement, height and cottage garden charm from early summer through to autumn.
Key Features
- Recognised as an RHS Plant for Pollinators
- Pincushion-like flowers in a blend of pastel shades
- Tall, airy stems ideal for cottage and wildlife gardens
- Long flowering season from early summer to autumn
- Clump-forming perennial reaching up to 90cm in height
- Hardy and reliable in UK gardens
Product Description
Knautia ‘Melton Pastels’ produces elegant, gently swaying stems topped with delicate pincushion-style blooms in a harmonious mix of deep red, mauve, pink and salmon tones. The finely divided upper leaves and dark green basal foliage create a light, naturalistic look that blends beautifully into informal planting schemes.
Reaching up to 90cm tall, this seed-raised perennial is perfect for the middle or back of sunny borders, wildlife gardens, and meadow-style planting. The open flower heads are rich in nectar and pollen, making them highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this resilient plant performs well in a range of garden settings and adds colour and movement throughout the growing season.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Knautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’
- Common Name: Macedonian Scabious ‘Melton Pastels’
- Synonym: Knautia arvensis ‘Melton’s Pastels’
- Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
- Flower Colour: Deep red, mauve, pink and salmon mix
- Foliage Colour: Dark green
- Flowering Period: Early summer to autumn
- Ultimate Height: 0.5–1m (up to 90cm)
- Ultimate Spread: 0.1–0.5m
- Time to Ultimate Height: 2–5 years
- Position: Border, wildlife garden, meadow planting
- Aspect: South-facing
- Exposure: Exposed or sheltered
- Soil Type: Chalk, loam, sand
- Soil pH: Neutral, alkaline
- Moisture: Well-drained
- Hardiness: H7 – hardy in the severest European continental climates (below -20°C)
- Supplied As: Established plant in a 1L pot
Care Tips
- Plant in full sun for best flowering performance
- Ensure soil is well-drained, especially in winter
- Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
- Cut back stems in late autumn or early spring
- Divide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigour
Add soft colour, height and wildlife appeal to your garden with Knautia ‘Melton Pastels’ – a beautifully natural perennial perfect for sunny borders and pollinator-friendly planting.
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