Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' Shrub
The award-winning Buddleja ‘Black Knight’ is one of the most popular butterfly bushes, producing fragrant summer flowers in a gorgeous shade of deep purple in long, outstretched panicles. These blooms are accompanied by grey-green, lance-shaped foliage. As its nickname suggests, this easy-to-grow, low-maintenance shrub is much loved by butterflies, and a great option for bringing more pollinators into the garden.
A full sun position is preferred, though Buddleja ‘Black Knight’ will tolerate some partial shade as well. Drought-tolerant once established, in 20 years you can expect an approx. height and spread of 3 x 3 metres.
AKA Buddleia davidii ‘Black Knight’, ‘Black Knight’ Butterfly Bush
The award-winning Buddleja ‘Black Knight’ is one of the most popular butterfly bushes, producing fragrant summer flowers in a gorgeous shade of deep purple in long, outstretched panicles. These blooms are accompanied by grey-green, lance-shaped foliage. As its nickname suggests, this easy-to-grow, low-maintenance shrub is much loved by butterflies, and a great option for bringing more pollinators into the garden.
A full sun position is preferred, though Buddleja ‘Black Knight’ will tolerate some partial shade as well. Drought-tolerant once established, in 20 years you can expect an approx. height and spread of 3 x 3 metres.
AKA Buddleia davidii ‘Black Knight’, ‘Black Knight’ Butterfly Bush
Description
The award-winning Buddleja ‘Black Knight’ is one of the most popular butterfly bushes, producing fragrant summer flowers in a gorgeous shade of deep purple in long, outstretched panicles. These blooms are accompanied by grey-green, lance-shaped foliage. As its nickname suggests, this easy-to-grow, low-maintenance shrub is much loved by butterflies, and a great option for bringing more pollinators into the garden.
A full sun position is preferred, though Buddleja ‘Black Knight’ will tolerate some partial shade as well. Drought-tolerant once established, in 20 years you can expect an approx. height and spread of 3 x 3 metres.
AKA Buddleia davidii ‘Black Knight’, ‘Black Knight’ Butterfly Bush
