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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
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves to 25cm (10in) long, each having 5 toothed leaflets.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Creamy pink -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubProduces flat clusters of flowers to 15cm (6in) across.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Harmful if eatenThese will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
May cause skin allergy or irritantHaving skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Beauty'
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- Mature Size
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- Planting Combinations
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda'. 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 & DiseasesBlack fly infest young shoots and foliage, Verticillium wilt.
Place of originUK. Developed at Hort. Research International, East Malling. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Serrate
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Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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 PlantsScented flowersCitrus-scented.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Bird friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Sambucus - Growing Guide
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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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