Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'

£12.95

(Black Elder) A superb cultivar, Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' has rich purple-black foliage and flattened umbels (clusters) of deep pink flowers in midsummer, followed by masses of small black fruit which are popular with birds and wildlife.

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A superb cultivar, Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' has rich purple-black foliage and flattened umbels (clusters) of deep pink flowers in midsummer, followed by masses of small black fruit. The berries are popular with birds and wildlife.

A spectacular and easy to grow foliage plant with best leaf colour if planted in a sunny spot!

Position: Full sun.
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June.
Flower Colour: Deep pink
Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
Habit: Large branching shrub with an upright, rounded habit.
- Height: 3 m (10 ft)
- Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)

Notes: Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty' can be pruned back hard if required.

Brand BlueBell Nursery

Data sheet

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Partial or Dappled Shade
Mature Size: Shrub - Large (over 10 ft)
Growing Conditions: Soil Type: Most Soils, Soil Type: Acid, Soil Type: Chalky / Alkaline, Special: Coastal Areas, Soil Type: Damp / Wet, Soil Type: Dry / Sandy, Special: Windy & Exposed
Special Features: Flowering in Summer, Good for bees & insects, Leaf Colour - Purple/Red, Honey Fungus Resistant