Knautia Macedonica Thunder and Lightning
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The Knautia macedonica ‘Thunder and Lightning’ is a remarkable perennial that combines lively colour with prominent foliage. Its crimson pincushion-like flowers rise elegantly above creamy-yellow and green variegated leaves, creating a long-lasting display from summer to autumn. Loved by bees and butterflies, this hardy plant adds texture, colour, and wildlife appeal to garden borders and cottage-style plantings.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this easy-to-grow variety is drought-tolerant once established and requires little maintenance. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Perfect for mixed borders, pollinator gardens, or cut flower arrangements, this plant pairs beautifully with white Echinacea or Nepeta ‘Walker's Low’ for a charming summer display full of contrast and movement.
Supplied in approx. 2-3 litre containers.
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
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Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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Knautia Macedonica Thunder and Lightning