Pincushion flower - Red Knight

Knautia macedonica Red Knight is a striking, long-flowering perennial that brings bold colour and charm to the garden. It has deep crimson, pincushion-like flowers held high on slender, wiry stems above a base of deeply lobed green foliage. Flowering continuously from summer through to early autumn, it provides months of colour and is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

This variety’s free-flowering habit and airy form make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, or naturalistic planting schemes. It blends beautifully with ornamental grasses and other meadow-style plants. Drought tolerant once established and easy to grow, ‘Red Knight’ offers both beauty and resilience.

Site: Cottage gardens, borders, prairie-style planting
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Position: Full sun
Season of interest: Summer to early autumn (flowering)
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 60–90 cm (24–36 in) Spread: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)