knautia

Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget' should be watered thoroughly whenever the soil begins to dry out; this is typically every 2-3 days as it is a succulent-like plant. When watering, make sure to saturate the soil and keep the leaves dry in order to avoid rot. Alternatively, Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget' can also be kept in a slightly drier soil that is allowed to dry out more between waterings. In this case, it should be watered every 5-7 days. During the spring and summer months, when the plant is actively growing, it needs to be provided with more consistent soil moisture.

Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget' plants need full sun to partial shade in order to thrive and bloom optimally. This species does best when it receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In some regions, they can tolerate more sun. However, if the area is particularly hot, the plant will benefit from a few hours of shade during the afternoon when the sun is strongest. On average, they do best when they receive a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight, but no more than 8 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Knautia macedonica 'Mars Midget' is an easy-care plant that responds well to light pruning, which should be done in spring, after the final frost. Prune the plant back by 1-third to 1-half of the original height. This will encourage the plant to develop denser foliage and more flowers, and will help keep the foliage level with the ground. Deadheading is also beneficial and can be done throughout summer to promote re-blooming.