Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' - established plant in July

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' - established plant in July

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'

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(Cut-leaved Black Elder ) A superb hardy, deciduous, medium sized shrub with lovely finely divided, purple-black summer leaves which are particularly vibrant when viewed against a bright background or open sky.

Pretty clusters of rich pinkish-white flowers appear on the branches in midsummer followed by small dark berries in late summer and autumn.

A stunning garden shrub that can also be grown well in a large container. Can be pruned yearly to keep to a size if required.

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Supplied Size:

3 litre pot

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Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

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Product Details

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' grows to be a medium sized, upright shrub.
- Height: 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
- Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)

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

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m), Shrub - Large (3m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Honey Fungus Resistant, Foliage - Purple/Red

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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