Macedonian scabious 'Mars Midget'
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Clump-forming perennial, a dwarf form to 40cm in height, with pinnately-lobed basal leaves and finely dissected stem leaves, with a succession of deep purplish-red pincushion-like flowerheads 3-4cm across, from mid-summer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Macedonian scabious 'Mars Midget' (Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget')
- Genus
- Knautia
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen · Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Macedonian scabious 'Mars Midget'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Macedonian scabious 'Mars Midget'
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Macedonian scabious 'Mars Midget' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningDead head to prolong flowering cut back stems in autumn or spring just before new growth appears
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring, or take basal softwood cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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