Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Eva'

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The lacy black-crimson leaves and its soft, smokey-pink dome flower put this elder in a class of its own. Its AGM proves it's a cracker. More
1 x 9cm plant, for autumn planting 200455-1 £8.50 In stock
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The lacy black-crimson leaves and its soft, smokey-pink dome flower put this elder in a class of its own. Its AGM proves it's a cracker.

Genus Sambucas
Group/Species nigra
Variety Black Lace
Type Deciduous Shrub, Hardy Perennial Shrub
Common Name Black Elder
Border Position Back
Soil Type Acid, Alkaline, Clay, Fertile, Neutral
Scent Scented
Site Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Moist but Well-drained
Height 3m (10ft)
Spacing 2m (7ft)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Add mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole for better establishment.
Care Tips This elder is quick to establish and can easily reach 6ft in 2-3 years. To keep in check simply pollard the plant or selectively prune on a yearly rotation to keep the height down.
Flowering June
Harvesting Flower production 1 months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Eva' reviews

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Fiona
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