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Sambucus nigra Black Lace /7.5l
Sambucus nigra Black Lace
Confirmed format: 10 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Deeply dissected, dark purple-black foliage
- Sweetly fragrant, pale pink flowers
- Glossy black berries in autumn that attract birds
- Pollinator support and wildlife value
- Upright and bushy deciduous habit
- Suitable for containers and borders
Overview
Sambucus nigra Black Lace is a striking deciduous shrub celebrated for its deeply dissected, dark purple-black foliage that provides a dramatic, fine-textured appearance throughout the garden. From May to July, flat umbels of sweetly fragrant, pale pink flowers emerge against the dark leaves, offering a wonderful contrast. These blooms provide pollinator support and are followed in autumn by glossy black berries that offer food for birds. Reaching a mature height of 250 to 400 cm and a spread of 250 to 400 cm, this vigorous and easy-to-care-for shrub makes an exceptional specimen or focal point in borders, cottage gardens, and contemporary planting schemes.
Why We Love It
- Striking dark purple-black, lace-like foliage creates a dramatic focal point.
- Sweetly fragrant, pale pink flowers appear from May to July.
- Glossy black autumn berries provide valuable food for garden birds.
- Pollinator-friendly flowers support bees and other beneficial insects.
- Tolerant of pollution and wet soil conditions.
- Reliable hardiness and easy maintenance make it a rewarding garden choice.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Sambucus nigra Black Lace |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Deciduous |
| Foliage Colours | Purple, black, burgundy, and multicolour |
| Flower Colours | Cream, pink, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | May to July |
| Fragrance Level | 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, keeping soil moist or average. |
| Pruning | Prune in February or March following Pruning Group 1 guidelines. |
Perfect For
- Border planting and back of borders
- Specimen and focal point plants
- Cottage and contemporary gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Hedging and screening
- Container planting
Good to Know
- All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and it is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- Flowers provide pollinator support and autumn berries offer food and shelter for birds.
- Tolerant of pollution and wet soil.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 10ltr pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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