Knautia macedonica | Red Cherries Cut flower garden Its seed heads after flowering

Its seed heads after flowering are equally as attractive in a floral arrangement

It does prefer a shaded position and some consistent moisture

partial shade is preferred

A covering of mulch will help provide their preferred growing conditions

Knautia macedonica | Red Cherries Cut flower garden Its seed heads after floweringKnautia macedonica is a perennial that has masses of crimson coloured pincushion flowers, which are about 3 4cm in size and blooming from early summer right through into autumn. If it likes where you have positioned it, you will find that this floriferous plant will self sow. Preferred growing conditions are medium moisture but well drained in full sun. Once established Knautia are quite drought tolerant. An excellent cut flower that also looks great