Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' is one of the darkest coloured butterfly bushes available, producing magnificent panicles of rich, purple-black blooms. These sweet, bubblegum-scented flowers attract clouds of butterflies and beneficial insects - this is an ideal plant for wildlife gardens. Fast growing, 'Black Knight' is an easy-to-grow deciduous shrub, needling little attention once established. Height: 3m (10?). Spread: 4m (13?).
No cottage garden is complete without drifts of statuesque Delphiniums! Delphinium 'Black Knight' produces upright spires of indigo-blue flowers in June and July, and will often flower again in late summer. Simply stunning for adding height to sunny herbaceous borders, Delphinium flowers are also excellent for cutting for a vase indoors. The blooms are also attractive to bees and other pollinating insects. Height: 1.7m (5.5'). Spread: 75cm (30).
Tall, robust, candle-like flower spikes packing with attractive, deep blue blooms, each complemented by a striking large black bee in the centre. A stunning addition to any border. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft)
Fruits of this early-to-set, heavy-cropping pepper will start green and then turn an attractive deep purple as they ripen. Long fruits - 25cm (10in) - are delicious stuffed, roasted or grilled.