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BUDDLEJA davidii 'Black Knight'
Commonly known as Buddleia, Butterfly bush
Deepest purple
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Deciduous - lance-shaped mid-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long.
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Brown or black
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Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - variable, fast-growing shrub with long, arching shoots
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases - capsid bugs, caterpillars, figwort weevil, mullein moth, red spider mites. -
Place of origin - China, Japan. garden origin. c1959. Netherlands. Ruys, Moerheim Nursery -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - dense panicles 15-20cm (6-8in) long long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Buddleja - Care Guide
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