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Macedonica Melton Pastels

Knautia macedonica Melton pastels

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Discover the effortless charm of Knautia Macedonica Melton Pastels, a hardy perennial that produces stunning pink, purple, and red flowers from July through October with minimal fuss. Perfect for borders and cottage gardens, this very hardy, clump-forming plant thrives in full sun and free-draining soil, reaching a modest 100cm height at maturity. At just £6 with 10% going to organic initiatives, it's an affordable, eco-conscious choice for gardeners of all skill levels seeking reliable summer color.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitClump-forming
Foliage typeDeciduous, Semi Evergreen

Suitability: Borders, Coastal gardens, Cottage gardens, Cut flower gardens, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Prairie planting
Position: Border | Middle, Cutting Garden
Light: Full sun
Soil moisture: Free draining
Soil acidity: Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sandy
Hardiness: H7 [-20] Very Hardy | Very cold winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Mature height: 0.5–1 m
Mature spread: 0.1–0.5 m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Pink, Purple, Red
Growing skill: Easy
Genus: Knautia
Aspect: South

Through the seasons

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Flowering

Jul–Oct

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Growing conditions+

Position: Full sun. Soil: Well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H7 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

Plant information sources+

Growing details checked against the sources below. Ultimate size depends on growing conditions.

RHS · Knautia macedonica Melton pastels

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