SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Beauty'

Dramatic dark purple foliage which appears almost black from a distance. Creamy pink buds and flowers are followed by blackish red berries

£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Deciduous
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - creamy pink
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 3m (10ft)
Tall Shrub - produces flat clusters of flowers to 15cm (6in) across.
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
Additional Features - Good to know - - cut back to ground level in early spring and apply thick mulch of compost or manure to acheive best colour. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
Pests & Diseases - black fly infest young shoots and foliage, Verticillium wilt.
Place of origin - UK. Developed at Hort. Research International, East Malling.
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - citrus-scented.
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Bird friendly
Butterfly friendly
Rabbit Resistant