Botanical name Knautia macedonica Egyptian Rose
Botanical name Knautia macedonica Egyptian Rose
Plant uses
- Ideal for adding sprays of dramatic colour through mixed plantings
- Suited to water wise landscapes and is very effective mixed with ornamental grasses, succulents and other dry tolerant perennials
- Great in mixed container arrangements
- Attracts to butterflies
Cultural care
Low water requirements once established requiring only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. Grows well in most soil types which are well draining. Remove spent flower stems and if required lightly trim foliage to stimulate new growth in early spring and late summer.
Apply slow release fertiliser during spring.