Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'

A popular garden plant, Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' grows to be a large shrub with lovely long trusses of fragrant, dark purple flowers in late summer. The leaves are pale grey-green and the long lasting flowers are popular with bees and butterflies.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: July - September.
• Flower Colour: Dark purple
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' grows to be a large branching, rounded shrub if left unpruned.
  • Height: up to 2.5 - 3 m (10 ft)
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)

• Pruning: To encourage flowering and keep a tidy habit, prune Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' back hard to a bud in February or March.