Knautia comprises both annual and perennial species, featuring either simple or pinnately lobed foliage and flower heads resembling those of scabious.

Knautia drymeia subsp. drymeia

Knautia drymeia subsp. tergestina

Knautia fleischmannii

Knautia godetii

Knautia integrifolia

Knautia jankiae

Knautia longifolia

Knautia macedonica is a perennial plant that grows in clumps, reaching heights of up to 80 cm. It features dark green basal leaves that are pinnately lobed and can measure up to 8 cm in length, along with simple or lobed leaves along the stems. From mid to late summer, it produces a series of deep crimson flowerheads that resemble pincushions, each measuring 3 to 4 cm in diameter.

Knautia macedonica

Knautia macedonica 'Crimson Cushion'

Knautia macedonica 'Macedonia Lilac'

Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget' is a compact perennial that reaches a height of up to 40cm. This variety features pinnate basal foliage along with finely divided leaves on its stems. From mid-summer through autumn, it produces clusters of deep purplish-red flowerheads that resemble pincushions, measuring 3-4cm in diameter.

Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget'

Knautia macedonica 'Midget Mauves'

Knautia macedonica 'Red Baron'

Knautia macedonica 'Red Cherries' is a clump-forming perennial that reaches heights of 80-90 cm. It features dark green, pinnately-lobed leaves at the base, complemented by finely divided foliage on the stems. Throughout mid to late summer, this plant produces an abundance of deep red, pincushion-shaped flowerheads measuring 3-4 cm in diameter, providing continuous blooms for an extended period.

Knautia macedonica 'Red Cherries'

Knautia macedonica 'Red Dress'

This perennial grows in clumps and reaches a height of 90 cm, characterized by its slender, branching stems. From mid to late summer, it produces cherry-red flowers that resemble pincushions, measuring up to 3 cm in diameter. These blooms are effective at drawing in pollinators.

Knautia macedonica 'Red Knight'

Knautia macedonica 'Tempest'

This perennial forms clumps reaching up to 40 cm in height, characterized by slender, branching stems and pale green leaves edged in cream. During mid- to late summer, it produces purple-red flowers resembling pincushions, measuring up to 3 cm in diameter. These blooms are effective at attracting a variety of pollinators.

Knautia macedonica 'Thunder and Lightning' (v)

This perennial, which grows from seed, forms clumps that can reach heights of up to 90 cm. It features lance-shaped, dark green leaves at the base, along with finely divided leaves along its stems. From early summer through to autumn, it produces pincushion-like flower heads that display an array of colours, including deep red, mauve, pink, and salmon.

Knautia macedonica Melton pastels

Knautia macedonica dark-flowered

Knautia macedonica pale form

Knautia macedonica pink-flowered

Knautia macedonica 'Purple' is a perennial that forms clumps, reaching heights of 80 to 90 cm. It features dark green, pinnately lobed leaves at the base and finely divided leaves along the stems. In mid to late summer, this plant produces a series of vibrant purple flowerheads that resemble pincushions, measuring 3 to 4 cm in diameter.

Knautia macedonica purple

Knautia macedonica red-flowered

Knautia macedonica short

Knautia macedonica tall, pale-flowered

Knautia sarajevensis

Knautia tatarica

Kolkwitzia consists of deciduous shrubs characterized by their simple, opposite leaves and groups of bell-shaped pink flowers featuring deep yellow markings in the throat.

Kolkwitzia

Kolkwitzia amabilis is a deciduous shrub that features a graceful, arching growth habit and can reach heights of up to 3 meters. This plant has flaking bark and oval leaves that can grow as long as 7 centimeters. From late spring to early summer, it produces an abundance of bell-shaped flowers that range in color from soft pink to white, each with distinctive yellow throats. The flower stalks and calyces are notably hairy, adding texture to its appearance.

Kolkwitzia amabilis

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' is a robust, medium-sized deciduous shrub characterized by its gracefully arching branches and ovate foliage. In late spring, it produces numerous clusters of small, bell-shaped pink blossoms, each featuring a yellow throat.

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud'

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' ambig.

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Rosea'

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Rosy Glow'

Kolkwitzia amabilis Dream Catcher ('Maradco') is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It features long, arching stems adorned with pairs of slender, lime green leaves that exhibit an orange tint when they first emerge. In late spring and early summer, this plant is covered with numerous bell-shaped pink blossoms, each exhibiting yellow tones in their throats.

Kolkwitzia amabilis Dream Catcher ('Maradco')

Leycesteria consists of deciduous shrubs characterized by hollow stems and simple leaves. The plants produce tubular flowers arranged in terminal and axillary racemes, which are succeeded by fleshy berries.

Leycesteria

Leycesteria 'Glowing Embers'

Leycesteria 'Smouldering Embers'

Leycesteria confusa

Leycesteria crocothyrsos is a deciduous shrub that grows upright, typically achieving a height and width of around 2 meters. Its leaves are slender, ovate, and can measure up to 15 centimeters in length, featuring prominent veins. In late spring, the plant produces small yellow blooms that appear in arching terminal racemes, which can extend up to 17 centimeters. These flowers eventually give way to small, green fruits resembling gooseberries.

Leycesteria crocothyrsos

Leycesteria formosa is a robust deciduous shrub characterized by upright, sea-green stems. It features elongated, ovate leaves and produces drooping clusters of white flowers, each accompanied by prominent red-purple bracts. After flowering, the plant yields dark purple berries.

Leycesteria formosa

Leycesteria formosa 'Gold Leaf' is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.8 meters. It develops a dense thicket of upright, cane-like stems adorned with narrow, yellow-green leaves that exhibit a reddish-pink tint. In summer, the plant produces drooping clusters of white flowers, complemented by prominent dark red bracts. This is succeeded by the formation of purple-brown berries in the fall.

Leycesteria formosa 'Gold Leaf'

Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Pheasant' (v)

Leycesteria formosa 'Jealousy'

Leycesteria formosa 'Leysajeal'PBR

Leycesteria formosa 'Linda'

Leycesteria formosa 'Longstock'

Leycesteria formosa 'Lydia' is a deciduous shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.8 meters. It develops a dense growth habit characterized by upright, cane-like stems. The leaves are elongated and bright lime green, displaying a reddish hue when they first emerge. In summer, the plant produces hanging clusters of white flowers accompanied by dark red bracts. These are succeeded by purple berries in the autumn months.

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