Description

Bring rich, jewel-toned colour and endless movement to your garden with Knautia macedonica ‘Red Knight’. This long-flowering perennial produces deep crimson, pincushion-like blooms on tall, wiry stems that dance beautifully in the breeze. A magnet for bees and butterflies, it’s a perfect choice for naturalistic planting, mixed borders, and wildlife-friendly schemes in South London gardens. Pairs well with grasses, echinacea, and salvias for a relaxed, meadow-style look.

Plants supplied in a 14CM grower’s pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 60–90cm


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  Mature Spread: 45–60cm


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  Flower Colour: Deep crimson-red


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  Flowering Period: Summer to early autumn


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  Foliage: Deciduous, mid-green and lightly textured


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Pollinator-friendly planting


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  Cottage and meadow-style borders


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  Long-flowering mixed planting schemes

How to Grow:

Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and cut back faded stems to encourage tidy regrowth and a second flush.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may vary from the one pictured.