Knautia macedonica

Pincushion flowers are a mainstay of cottage gardens. Their loose, organic forms beg to weave within a tapestry of floriferous color. But what if your color palette wants a change from the soft blues/pinks of the typical (Scabiosa japonica) pincushions? Then consider this red-flowered relative, Knautia macedonica. It elicits a deep richness of color, like that wine or summer berries.

A great cut flower choice! Short-lived but readily reseeds. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering period.