About
This free-flowering annual, reaching 15-45cm, with a bushy habit. It produces abundant flowers in red. 'Crimson Cushion' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Knautia can be annuals or perennials, and may have simple or pinnately lobed leaves and scabious-like flower-heads
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers
Care notes
CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould