Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Sambucus nigra Black Beauty
Black Lace Elder

Sambucus nigra Black Beauty

£20.00

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A lovely ornamental form of native Elderberry, Sambucus nigra Black Beauty is a wonderfully robust shrub, with very attractive, finely divided purple-black foliage. It bears superb, compound heads of tiny, light pink, lemon scented blooms in late spring.

Insights

With attractive foliage that adds movement when caught in a breeze, it is ideal for the back of a border where its dark tones complement brighter coloured plants, or in front of a light-coloured wall or fence. Ideally position in full sun to deepen the foliage colour.

Details
  • Flowers: June - July
  • Hardy
Planting
  • All soil types
  • North, South, East or West aspect
  • Full sun or partial shade
Care

Due to the robust nature of this shrub, it can be hard pruned to avoid woody growth.

Scent

Light, lemon fragrance.