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    KNAUTIA
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    KNAUTIA KNAUTIA KNAUTIA

    KNAUTIA

    Commonly known as Scabious

    An important, long-flowering  insect attractor whose seedheads provide winter food for birds.

    Genus of 40 or more species of scabious-like annuals and perennials from limestone grassland, scrub and woodland in Europe, Caucasus, Russia (Siberia) and North Africa.

    The UK native is the Field scabious, K. arvensis (of the field), also known in the past as Gypsy rose. It is a common plant of dry grassland, waste places and roadsides.

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    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.

    Varieties
    KNAUTIA macedonica
    Clump forming perennial with lyre-shaped leaves at the base and deep purple-red flower heads
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
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