Buddleja davidii Black Knight

Buddleja davidii Black Knight

Why Buy Me?

• Fragrant flowers
• Highly attractive for butterflies and bees
• Fast growing

Key Features

• Height & Spread: Typically grows to 2.5–4 metres (8–13 feet) tall and wide.

• Foliage: Lance-shaped, grey-green leaves with a white underside.

• Flowers: Deep purple, almost black, fragrant flowers arranged in elongated panicles, blooming from midsummer to early autumn.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy

• Habit: Bushy and arching, with a fast growth rate.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering in full sun.

• Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained soil; adaptable to chalk, clay, loam, and sand.

• Moisture: Moist but well-drained; drought-tolerant once established.

• pH: Acidic, neutral, or alkaline soils.

• Exposure: Suitable for both sheltered and exposed positions

Planting & Care

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn.

• Spacing: Space plants 2.5–4 metres (8–13 feet) apart.

• Watering: Water well during the first growing season to establish a strong root system.

• Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

• Pruning: Prune back hard in March, removing all of the previous year's growth to three or four buds.

• Mulching: Apply a 5–7 cm (2–3 inch) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base after pruning.

Seasonal Interest

• Spring: New growth emerges green.

• Summer: Foliage remains vibrant; deep purple flowers bloom.

• Autumn: Leaves turn butter-yellow; red berries appear.

• Winter: Persistent berries add ornamental interest.

Wildlife & Garden Use

• Attracts: Pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

• Uses: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, container planting, and as a low-maintenance hedge.

• Companion Plants: Pairs well with other shrubs and perennials that enjoy similar growing conditions.

Transform your home and garden with Buddleja davidii Black Knight —a must-have for any season. Order online now for quick and easy shopping, or drop by your local Thompson's Branch to explore it up close and get personalised recommendations.