butterfly bush black knight (buddleja davidii black knight)
Butterfly Black Knight flower
Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
butterfly bush black knight (buddleja davidii black knight) Butterfly Black Knight flower Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'

Butterfly Bush 'Black Knight'
(Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight')

Butterfly Bush ‰ۡÌÝÌáBlack Knight' is a large, hardy, deciduous shrub that has an arching habit of javelin-like leaves̴Ì?that boast gorgeously elongated, dark-purple, fragrant flowers.

Well-known for its wonderfully bright and fragrant flowers, which are loved by butterflies, the Buddleja davidii ‰ۡÌÝÌáBlack Knight‰ۡó» is the perfect addition to any sunny-placed border. If you prune well in Spring, you will be gifted with densely packed spikes of tiny, purple flowers.

Please note, we do recommend deadheading your Butterfly Bush, as to encourage increased flower production.

It will reach an ultimate height and spread of 3m x 5m.

Please place your Butterfly Bush ‰ۡÌÝÌáBlack Knight‰ۡó» in a sunny or partially shaded position, and in chalk, clay, loam, or sand-based soil- it must be moist and well-drained. It can tolerate both sheltered and exposed sites.

  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Ideal height: 3m Tall
  • Soil type: Chalk, clay, loam, sand
  • Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Evergreen foliage? No

To prune your shrub, cut back the previous year‰ۡó»s flowering stems down to about one or two buds. You must also remove any weak, dead, or thin growth. This should all be done in the middle of Spring. After pruning, we recommend applying some mulch and feed to the base of the plant.

When should I plant Butterfly Bush Black Knight Hedging?

Your Butterfly Bush can be planted at any time of year, providing the plants are given enough water when it is warm, and they're not planting under freezing temperatures. We recommend planting in spring, when the warm, moist soil is perfect for helping them to establish.

How far apart should I plant Butterfly Bush̴Ì?Black Knight plants?

It is best to plant Buddleja at least 1ft (30cm) apart, particularly when the plants are as small as 20/40cm when planted. You can go for as many as 5 per metre (spaced 20cm apart), if wanting a dense bush quickly, but 3 per metre will also do well within a reasonable space of time.

How to plant Butterfly Bush Black Knight:

Planting your Butterfly Bush is like any other shrub. Begin by digging a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball, but the same depth. Mix the excess soil with some well-rotted compost, organic matter, or manure.

Place the plants into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is just below ground level. Fill the gaps up with the remaining excess soil, patting down as you go along to secure the plant. Finish off by watering the plant well.

Ensure you keep the soil moist, but not wet, whilst the plant establishes (for the first 1-2 years after planting). You can test the soil to see if it is wet before watering, by using your finger, if you are unsure of when to water (we recommend around 2-3 times per week, or more so during dry spells).

Fast Growing

Fast Growing

Tall

Tall

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Butterfly Bush ‰ۡÌÝÌáBlack Knight' is a large, hardy, deciduous shrub that has an arching habit of javelin-like leaves̴Ì?that boast gorgeously elongated, dark-purple, fragrant flowers.

Well-known for its wonderfully bright and fragrant flowers, which are loved by butterflies, the Buddleja davidii ‰ۡÌÝÌáBlack Knight‰ۡó» is the perfect addition to any sunny-placed border. If you prune well in Spring, you will be gifted with densely packed spikes of tiny, purple flowers.

Please note, we do recommend deadheading your Butterfly Bush, as to encourage increased flower production.

It will reach an ultimate height and spread of 3m x 5m.

Please place your Butterfly Bush ‰ۡÌÝÌáBlack Knight‰ۡó» in a sunny or partially shaded position, and in chalk, clay, loam, or sand-based soil- it must be moist and well-drained. It can tolerate both sheltered and exposed sites.

  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Ideal height: 3m Tall
  • Soil type: Chalk, clay, loam, sand
  • Aspect: Full sun, semi-shade
  • Evergreen foliage? No

To prune your shrub, cut back the previous year‰ۡó»s flowering stems down to about one or two buds. You must also remove any weak, dead, or thin growth. This should all be done in the middle of Spring. After pruning, we recommend applying some mulch and feed to the base of the plant.

When should I plant Butterfly Bush Black Knight Hedging?

Your Butterfly Bush can be planted at any time of year, providing the plants are given enough water when it is warm, and they're not planting under freezing temperatures. We recommend planting in spring, when the warm, moist soil is perfect for helping them to establish.

How far apart should I plant Butterfly Bush̴Ì?Black Knight plants?

It is best to plant Buddleja at least 1ft (30cm) apart, particularly when the plants are as small as 20/40cm when planted. You can go for as many as 5 per metre (spaced 20cm apart), if wanting a dense bush quickly, but 3 per metre will also do well within a reasonable space of time.

How to plant Butterfly Bush Black Knight:

Planting your Butterfly Bush is like any other shrub. Begin by digging a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball, but the same depth. Mix the excess soil with some well-rotted compost, organic matter, or manure.

Place the plants into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is just below ground level. Fill the gaps up with the remaining excess soil, patting down as you go along to secure the plant. Finish off by watering the plant well.

Ensure you keep the soil moist, but not wet, whilst the plant establishes (for the first 1-2 years after planting). You can test the soil to see if it is wet before watering, by using your finger, if you are unsure of when to water (we recommend around 2-3 times per week, or more so during dry spells).

Root Types Summary

  • Bare Root
    Bare Root

    Field grown, bare roots are young plants that are only planted when they are dormant, from autumn to spring. We lift bare root plants and despatch them during the season but they can be pre-ordered in summer. As they are cheaper to grow, they are one of our most affordable hedge planting options.

  • Pot Grown
    Pot Grown

    Pot grown plants can be planted year round and make a convenient option. They come in a wide range of sizes, from 10cm to 2.5m so they're suitable for the majority of planting requirements.

  • Root Ball
    Root Ball

    Also field grown, root ball plants are scooped out of the ground using machinery to keep their root system intact and wrapped in bio-degradable, hessian sacks. They are mature plants that provide dense coverage very early on, ideal for when you need a thick hedge quickly.

  • Instant Hedging
    Instant Hedging

    Grown in troughs or bags that measure 50cm-1 metre in length and carefully clipped during the growing season. Our instant hegding troughs create a dramatic, instant hedge effect.

  • Bare Root Discount Deals
    Bare Root Discount Deals

    Our bare root discount deals include bundles of 50, 100, and 250 plants. The bigger the bundle, the higher the discount.

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