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SAMBUCUS nigra 'Guincho Purple'
Commonly known as Purple-leaved elder
Deep blackish purple leaves turning red in autumn, pink-tinged flowers
(UK Delivery Only)
£16.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £13.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
f. porphyrophylla 'Guincho Purple'. Prune back to ground level each year in spring and mulch with compost or manure for best foliage colour. Wildlife plant - insects, birds. -
Pests & Diseases
Black fly infest young shoots and foliage, Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
Found in Scotland c1957. Developed at Guincho Garden, County Down, N. Ireland. -
DeciduousLeaves to 25cm (10in) long, each with 5 toothed leaflets.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Fully hardy
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Black
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Pinnate
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, bushy shrub with stout shoots. Produces flowers in flattened panicles to 20cm (8in) across followed by spherical, glossy black fruits.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs. Fruit/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 Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a large shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Retains colour best in dappled shade
Sambucus - Growing Guide
