| Knautia macedonica 'Thunder And Lightning' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Thunder and Lightning Scabious features airy hot pink button flowers with purple overtones at the ends of the stems from early summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain grayish green in colour with distinctive creamy white edges throughout the season.
This beautiful variety produces stunning gray-green foliage with cream edges; contrasting reddish-purple flowers open in succession over several months; deadhead to promote new blooms; terrific in containers or for edging sunny borders.
Thunder and Lightning Scabious is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Attracts Butterflies
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Common Name: Variegated Scabiosa, Scabiosa
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| More About Thunder and Lightning Scabious |
| Height: 18 inches |
Spread: 20 inches |
Flower Colour: Red / Purple Shades |
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Thunder and Lightning Scabious does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to dry locations, and dislikes excessive moisture. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Thunder and Lightning Scabious is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
