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    SAMBUCUS
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    SAMBUCUS

    Commonly known as Red-berried elder

    All flower JUN-JUL

    Mainly ornamental but can be planted to support native butterfly and bird species.

    Native elder, S. nigra has been used medicinally throughout history and is well-known as various syrups and drinks. A small tree of disturbed ground especially around farmsteads and old cottages where it thrives in nitrogen-rich soil.

    A perennial, S. ebulus, Danewort, and probably native can be found scattered throughout the UK on roadsides and waste places.

    Genus of about 10 species of herbaceous perennials and deciduous shrubs and trees from woodlands and thickets in temperate and subtropical regions of Eurasia, N and tropical E. Africa, Australia and North and South America.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Butterfly friendly
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    varieties
    SAMBUCUS nigra
    Common elder
    cream coloured fragrant flowers and black fruits
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £11.50
    Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026
    Dispatch will take place anytime from early October through to late November as stock becomes available.
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    SAMBUCUS nigra 'Aurea'
    Golden elder
    Golden-yellow leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SAMBUCUS nigra 'Black Lace'
    Common elder
    Dramatic dark purple, nearly-black foliage and dissected leaves like a Japanese maple.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.00
    Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026
    Despatch will take place anytime between early September through to late October as stock becomes available.
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    Also Large
    £75.00
    SAMBUCUS nigra 'Guincho Purple'
    Purple-leaved elder
    Deep blackish purple leaves turning red in autumn, pink-tinged flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SAMBUCUS racemosa 'Sutherland Gold'
    Golden elder, Red-berried elder
    The best golden form with fine cut foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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