Knautia macedonica at the RHS Gardens, Harlow Carr |
Knautia macedonica seed head |
The seed heads look a little bit like the developing flower buds except that the buds are flatter.
Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget' |
The label that I received with my Knautia Mars Midget says that there is an abundance of plum-crimson, pin-cushion like flowers from June to September. Mars Midget has a dwarf, clump forming growth habit. Grey-green foliage dies down in winter to return the following year. It is hardy to -15C. It likes a sunny position in well-drained soil. It achieves a height and spread of 60cm (24in) x 30cm (12in and is attractive to bees and butterflies. Removing the dead flower heads prolongs flowering. That seems such a shame as the seed heads are so pretty!