{"product_id":"knautia-macedonica-melton-pastels-scabious-1ltr-pot","title":"Knautia macedonica Melton pastels Scabious Plant - 1Ltr Pot","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"75\"\u003eKnautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ (Macedonian Scabious) – 1 Litre Pot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eKnautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"144\"\u003ebee-friendly perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its airy habit and soft pincushion blooms, bringing a relaxed, meadow-like feel to borders. This Macedonian scabious flowers generously from \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eJuly to September\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a long-lasting highlight in sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eProduces delicate \u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"437\"\u003epincushion flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e in red, pink and pale blue shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eAdds an informal, \u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e‘wild’ cottage-garden look\u003c\/strong\u003e to borders and wildlife gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eExcellent for bees and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e, with seedheads enjoyed by birds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eFast-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e and easy to establish in well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eSlender, wiry stems create movement and a light, airy structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eAward of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e for reliable garden performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eKnautia macedonica ‘Melton Pastels’ forms a loose clump of green foliage topped with charming, rounded flowers held on fine, wiry stems. The blooms float above surrounding plants, adding height and softness without overwhelming a planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eFlowering from mid to late summer, this perennial works beautifully in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003emixed borders, wildlife gardens and cottage-style planting\u003c\/strong\u003e, pairing well with ornamental grasses and other summer perennials. 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