SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Lace'
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SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Lace'
Commonly known as Common elder
Dramatic dark purple, nearly-black foliage and dissected leaves like a Japanese maple.
£17.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £15.00 each
Also Large
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. f. porphyrophylla 'Eva'. Easy to grow substitute for Japanese maple. Prune back to ground level each spring and mulch with compost or manure for best foliage effect. Wildlife plant - insects, birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Black fly infest young shoots and foliage, Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. K. Tobutt, Hort. Research International, East Malling, Kent -
Deciduous
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Pinnate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, bushy shrub with stout shoots. produces flowers in flat clusters to 15cm (6in) across.
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowersLight, citrus fragrance.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
People & pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits rodents, notably cats, dogs. Fruit and flowers edible if cooked -
Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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