Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Also known as Balkan Knautia · Crimson Pincushion Flower · Macedonian Scabious
Macedonica Scabiosa (Knautia macedonica) is a long-flowering perennial with deep crimson, pincushion-like blooms atop wiry stems, attracting pollinators.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; avoid extreme heat or cold.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring; avoid overfeeding.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back the plant by about one-third in early spring to promote vigorous new growth and prevent it from becoming leggy.
Easily propagated from seed sown in spring, either indoors or directly outdoors after the last frost. Stem cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist, well-draining soil.
Container-grown plants benefit from repotting every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one and use a well-draining potting mix.
This helps refresh the soil and provides more space for root growth.
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Where Macedonica Scabiosa (Knautia macedonica) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Knautia |
| Species | Knautia macedonica |
Similar in genus Knautia
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