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SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Beauty'
Commonly known as Common elder
Dramatic dark purple foliage which appears almost black from a distance. Creamy pink buds and flowers are followed by blackish red berries
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Deciduous
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - creamy pink -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub - produces flat clusters of flowers to 15cm (6in) across.
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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.
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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 -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - citrus-scented.
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Lace'
Common elder
Available from £14.50
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Golden elder, Red-berried elder
Available from £14.50
SAMBUCUS nigra 'Guincho Purple'
Purple-leaved elder
Available from £14.50
BUDDLEJA davidii 'Royal Red'
Butterfly bush, Buddleia
Available from £13.50
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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