Knautia macedonica Mars Midget
Knautia macedonica Mars Midget
Knautia macedonica Mars Midget
Knautia macedonica Mars Midget
Knautia macedonica Mars Midget
Macedonian Scabious
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Description
Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget', also known as Macedonian scabious, blooms all summer long. Its flowers are gathered in heads that form small, tousled, purple-red pearls. It is a medium-sized perennial, with a compact yet airy appearance, emerging from a dark green basal rosette. It will quickly establish itself in the garden. Simple and hardy, it has the charm of wild plants. Ideal in a flower meadow or in a rustic bed. Plant in full sun or partial shade. It is drought-resistant once established.
Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget' belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. It is a variety of K. macedonica, native to the central Balkans to Romania. In the wild, it often grows in limestone soils, in meadows or on the edge of woodlands. 'Mars Midget' is much more compact than the type. This perennial forms a basal rosette of dentate, dark green, evergreen leaves, from which emerge numerous flowering stems that can reach 70cm (28in) in height. The clump will occupy about 40cm (16in) of ground. Flowering takes place from June to September. An established plant produces around 100 heads each summer. The highly branched and flexible stems are equipped with a few simple, pinnatifid leaves, and bear at their tips heads of small purple-red flowers, with a diameter of 1.5 to 3cm (1in). The flowering is followed by the formation of highly decorative seed heads. Like all scabious plants, it is melliferous and nectariferous. It is a short-lived perennial, but it self-seeds abundantly in light soil.
Knautia macedonica 'Mars Bridget' works wonders in a flower meadow, in beds of perennials with more sophisticated flowers, and in herbaceous borders. Its small flowers seem to float in the air. Of medium size, it will benefit from being planted at the edge of a bed. Combine it with cosmos, 'Canon Went' linaria, annual poppies, and perennial grasses that it does not fear competition from. Another idea for pairing is with Aster turbinellus or Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'. Its delicate flowers are well-suited for country-style bouquets.
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Knautia
macedonica
Mars Midget
Caprifoliaceae
Macedonian Scabious
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Knautias are tolerant of moist soil, even though they enjoy sun and are not afraid of occasional drought. In humus-bearing and rich soil, it may be useful to discreetly stake the clumps so that they do not collapse. This precaution is unnecessary in poor and dry soil, where its growth will be more limited. It will grow in all light, fairly rich but well-drained soils, even limestone. Plant in a warm, sunny to semi-shady exposure. It self-seeds, but not always faithfully to the parent plant.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.