Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'
Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'
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'Black Knight' is a cultivar of Buddleia davidii, commonly called butterfly bush, that features almost black flowers. It is a deciduous shrub with an arching, spreading habit that typically grows 180-250 cm tall if not cut back hard in late winter and 120 to 150 cm tall if cut back. It features spike-like 10-25 cm long terminal clusters of very dark purple flowers that bloom from June to September and sometimes to first frost. Flowers have a honey-like scent and are attractive to bees and butterflies.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 5 |
Light Requirements: | Full sun |
Height: | 180-250 cm if not cut back hard in late winter; otherwise 120-150 cm tall |
Spread: | 90-150 cm |
Soil Requirements: | Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils |
Bloom Time |
June to September |
Planting Time: | |
Use: | Plants grow more vigorously, produce superior flowers and maintain better shape if cut down to 15 cm from the ground in late winter each year. |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Very dark purple, cone-shaped flower clusters 10-25 cm long |
Foliage: | sage green, finely-toothed leaves |
Benefits: | Attractive to pollinators |