{"product_id":"al-knautia-melton-pastels","title":"Knautia macedonica 'Melton Pastels'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnautia macedonica\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Melton Pastels’, also called Macedonian scabious ‘Melton Pastels’, is a clump-forming perennial. It carries pincushion-like flowers in shades of deep red, mauve, pink and salmon from early summer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: up to 1m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: up to 50cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering: early summer to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: clump-forming perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose ‘Melton Pastels’?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall, striking flower stems add vertical interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA range of colours gives variation through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering supports extended garden colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact spread fits into mixed borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWildlife Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePincushion flowers give easy access to nectar for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and hoverflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA long flowering season supports pollinators for months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStems offer resting spots for insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want to see more bees and butterflies in your garden? Plant this where insects can forage openly in sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in a sunny spot to encourage long flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork organic matter into the soil for structure and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 40–50cm apart to avoid crowding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut back old stems in late winter to encourage fresh growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with other perennials that flower later for continuous colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use ‘Melton Pastels’ in borders, cottage plantings or wildflower edges. It keeps a strong vertical line with long-lasting colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacedonian scabious ‘Melton Pastels’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnautia Melton Pastels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant gives you season-long blooms, wildlife support and simple care. Try it where you want colour and insects in your UK garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allensmore","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":55537349132675,"sku":"AL-49860","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Knautia_macedonica_Melton_Pastels.jpg?v=1772553934","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/al-knautia-melton-pastels","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}