Buddleia Black Knight - Description

Latin Name: Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
Common Name: Butterfly Bush 'Black Knight'
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Size: Grows to a mature height of up to 3 meters and same spread

Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit and RHS Plant for pollinators

Buddleia Black Knight - Delivery

Delivery Info: Your healthy Buddleia Black Knight plant will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.

Buddleia Black Knight - Characteristics

Mature Size: Typically grows to a height of 3 meters with a similar spread.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous, with leaves that drop in the winter.
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Bushy shrub with arching branches, producing deep purple panicles of flowers in Summer.

Flowering Season: Summer and Autumn
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy and can withstand cold temperatures.

Buddleia Black Knight - Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal for attracting butterflies and other pollinators to your garden. It works well as a border plant or in a mixed perennial bed, adding a splash of color and fragrance in the back.

Buddleia Black Knight - Planting Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun is best for optimal flowering, but it can tolerate partial shade.
Fast or Slow Growing: Fast-growing, typically reaching its mature size within a few years.
Pruning Advice: Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape.

Buddleia Black Knight - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time: Plant in spring after the last frost.
Instruction: Choose a well-draining soil and dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Place the plant, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
Trench Preparation: Not required for this potted plant.
Positioning of Plants: Plant in a sunny location, ensuring it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Plant Spacing: Space plants at least 2 meters apart.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring, cutting back the previous year's flowering branches above 2 buds.

Facts About Buddleia Black Knight

Buddleia Black Knight, with its stunning deep purple flower spikes, is a delightful addition to any garden. Its fast growth, ability to attract butterflies, and hardiness in Irish climates make it a popular choice for garden enthusiasts. Plant one today to enjoy its beauty and the fluttering visitors it will bring to your outdoor space.