HT Macedonian Scabious Red Knight 0.25g

Macedonian Scabious Red Knight

HT Knautia Macedonian Red Knight, also known as Macedonian Scabious Red Knight, is a graceful perennial flower with beautiful dark red blooms on tall, airy stems. It is perfect for prairie-style planting, cottage gardens, natural borders and pollinator-friendly displays.

Plant Details

Plant type: Perennial flower
Height: Approx. 90 cm
Flower colour: Dark red
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering period: June to September
Use: Borders, prairie gardens, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, wall edges and natural-style planting

Growing Information

Sow outdoors in a seedbed from May to July. Transplant the young plants to their final position in October to November.

Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded spot. Knautia looks especially beautiful planted in larger groups, where the dark red flowers can create a soft, natural meadow effect.

Why You’ll Love It

Knautia Macedonian Red Knight brings elegant movement and rich colour to the garden. The tall stems and dark red flowers fit beautifully into prairie gardens and informal borders, while also attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators.