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Sambucus nigra Black Lace / 3.0 - Litre Container / 30-40Cm
Sambucus nigra Black Lace
Confirmed format: 3 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Deeply dissected, dark purple-black foliage
- Fragrant, pale pink summer flowers in flat-topped clusters
- Glossy black berries in autumn that attract birds
- Upright and bushy deciduous habit
- Fully hardy (RHS H6) and easy to care for
Overview
Sambucus nigra Black Lace is a sensational deciduous shrub renowned for its deeply dissected, dark purple-black foliage that creates a dramatic, lace-like appearance. In late spring and early summer, large flat-topped clusters of sweetly fragrant, pale pink flowers bloom against the dark leaves. These flowers provide pollinator support and are followed in autumn by glossy black berries that offer food for birds.
Why We Love It
- Striking dark purple-black foliage provides dramatic contrast in the garden
- Sweetly fragrant, pale pink flowers appear from May to June
- Wildlife value includes supporting pollinators and providing bird food
- Reliably hardy and adapts well to various soil types
- Versatile shrub suitable for borders, hedging, and screening
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Sambucus nigra Black Lace |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colour | Purple, black, burgundy, and multicolour |
| Flower Colour | Cream, pink, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | May to July |
| Fragrance | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright and bushy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Mature Height | 250-400 cm |
| Mature Spread | 250-400 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun or partial shade in a sheltered or exposed position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in clay, loam, sand, or chalk soils. |
| Drainage | Well-drained or moisture-retentive drainage. |
| Watering | Moderate water need with moist or average soil moisture. |
| Pruning | Prune in February or march following Pruning Group 1 guidelines. |
Perfect For
- Border planting
- Back of borders
- Specimen and focal point plants
- Cottage and contemporary gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Hedging and screening
Good to Know
- Toxic if ingested and toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Provides pollinator support and bird food.
- Tolerant of pollution and wet soil.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 3.0-litre container |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 30-40 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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