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Sambucus nigra 'Serenade' - leaves in summer

Sambucus nigra 'Serenade'

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(Elder) New to us, this is a very eye-catching deciduous shrub which has unusual, toothed leaves purple tinted when young and turning lime-green in the summer months (shown in the photo) before developing vibrant purple and orange autumn colours.

Ideal for a mixed border in sun or dappled shade and can also be grown well in a large container.

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3 litre pot
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Eye-catching perennial with russet-golden flowers in late summer
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New to us, this is a very eye-catching deciduous shrub which has unusual, toothed leaves purple tinted when young and turning lime-green in the summer months before developing vibrant purple and orange autumn colours.

Clusters of white flowers appear in early summer followed by dark purple-black fruit which are popular with birds.

Ideal for a mixed border in sun or dappled shade and can also be grown well in a large container.

Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade..
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June.
Flower Colour: White
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Eventually a medium sized, upright shrub if not pruned at all.
- Height: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)
- Spread: 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft)

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Site: Windy, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Honey Fungus Resistant, Suitable for Containers, Foliage - Gold/Yellow

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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