{"product_id":"col-1l-kna-mel-pas","title":"Set of 3 or 6 Knautia Macedonica Melton Pastels Plants, Bee-Friendly Hardy Perennial Scabious, Summer Flowering, 11cm or 1L Root Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring a soft, cottage-garden charm to your borders with this set of three Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels' plants. Loved for their delicate, pincushion-like flowers in a beautiful mix of pastel shades — from dusky pinks and mauves to deep crimsons and soft whites — these hardy perennials provide months of colour and are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels' is a reliable, clump-forming perennial that produces an abundance of blooms on tall, wiry stems from early summer right through to early autumn. The airy, informal habit makes it ideal for mixed herbaceous borders, wildflower meadows, and cottage-style planting schemes. It also works beautifully when planted in drifts or used to fill gaps between shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 or 6 x Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels' plants, each supplied as an 11cm root-ball\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Macedonian Scabious, Knautia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFully Grown Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/b\u003e 60–80 cm × 45–60 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Clump-Forming, Upright with Wiry, Branching Stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e Cottage Gardens, Mixed Borders, Wildflower Meadows, Pollinator Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/b\u003e June to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/b\u003e A Mix of Pastel Shades Including Pink, Mauve, Crimson and White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Well-Drained; Tolerates Most Soils Including Chalky and Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/b\u003e Bees, Butterflies \u0026amp; Other Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-Green, Lobed Basal Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil. Knautia is unfussy and tolerates a wide range of soil types, though it thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained ground. Deadhead regularly to encourage a longer flowering display. Cut back old stems in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh basal growth. Established plants may self-seed gently, adding to the naturalistic feel of a planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e This selection is supplied in the Melton Pastels mix, offering a naturally varied palette of soft pastel tones for a harmonious, meadow-style display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants For All Seasons","offers":[{"title":"3 Plants","offer_id":57684084719990,"sku":"COL-1L-KNA-MEL-PASX3","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants","offer_id":57684084752758,"sku":"COL-1L-KNA-MEL-PASX6","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/5990\/3625\/files\/file_3659fd7a-8e26-4cd7-af79-d0a90685b8e4.png?v=1776267612","url":"https:\/\/www.plantsforallseasons.co.uk\/products\/col-1l-kna-mel-pas","provider":"Plants For All Seasons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}