{"product_id":"buddleja-davidii-black-knight","title":"Buddleja davidii Black Knight","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eButterfly Bush 'Black Knight'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"69\"\u003eBuddleja davidii 'Black Knight' is a deciduous flowering shrub renowned for its dramatic, deep violet-purple flower spikes that are among the darkest of all butterfly bush cultivars. Flowering prolifically from summer through to autumn, it produces long, arching panicles of highly fragrant blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators in large numbers. Its silvery-green foliage provides an attractive contrast to the rich flower colour, creating a striking feature in garden beds and borders. Well-suited to Melbourne's climate, 'Black Knight' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerating periods of drought once established. Regular pruning in late winter encourages vigorous new growth and abundant flowering throughout the warmer months. Its fast growth, long flowering season, and wildlife-friendly nature make it a popular choice for cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and informal landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e• Shrub - Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e• Height: 2–3 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e• Width: 2–3 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e• Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e• Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e• Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e• Deep violet-purple\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e• Dark purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e• Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e• Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e• Disease Resistant\u003cbr data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e• Scented flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e• Suitable for Hedging\u003cbr data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e• Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e• Attracts butterflies\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003e• Fast growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e• Excellent pollinator plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e• May become weedy in some regions of Australia if not managed responsibly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans, dogs, cats, and horses. 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