SAMBUCUS nigra 'Guincho Purple'

Commonly known as Purple-leaved elder

Deep blackish purple leaves turning red in autumn, pink-tinged flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Leaves to 25cm (10in) long, each with 5 toothed leaflets.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    6m (20ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Upright, bushy shrub with stout shoots. Produces flowers in flattened panicles to 20cm (8in) across followed by spherical, glossy black fruits.
  • 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
    Retains colour best in dappled shade

SAMBUCUS nigra 'Guincho Purple'

 
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plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Black
  • Leaf form
    Pinnate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably cats, dogs. Fruit/flowers edible if cooked
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Sambucus - Growing Guide
6m (20ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  6m (20ft)
  

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