Knautia 'Melton Pastels'
Wildlife-friendly pops of colour
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Knautia 'Melton Pastels'
- Bright and cheerful pincushion-shaped flowers in a range of reds, soft purples and pinks on tall stems
- Flowers all summer from June to September
- A very hardy, easy-care perennial plant with excellent resistance to pests, diseases and drought
- Plant Knautia in a sunny, sheltered border as part of your prairie scheme or cottage garden
- Grows to an impressive 1.2m tall
- A wildlife friendly plant which has earned the RHS Plants for Pollinators designation
What to expect
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Flower colour
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Hardiness
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Knautia 'Melton Pastels' can be grown in 30 cm pots, attracting pollinators in warm summer temperatures around 25°C.
How big does it get?
Knautia 'Melton Pastels' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Knautia 'Melton Pastels' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Knautia 'Melton Pastels' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Knautia 'Melton Pastels' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Knautia 'Melton Pastels' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Knautia 'Melton Pastels' has an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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