Macedonian scabious
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A clump-forming perennial to 80cm in height, with pinnately-lobed, dark green basal leaves to 8cm long, and simple or lobed stem leaves, with a succession of deep crimson pincushion-like flowerheads 3-4cm across, from mid to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Macedonian scabious (Knautia macedonica)
- Genus
- Knautia
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous · Semi evergreen
- 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
Distribution map
Central Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Macedonian scabious
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Macedonian scabious care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningSpent flower stems can be cut down after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by basal softwood cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately 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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