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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Eva'
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 pot, for autumn planting 200455-1 | £7.95 |
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| 3 x 9cm pots, for autumn planting 200455-3 | £21.95 |
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| 1 x 3 litre pot, for autumn planting 200455-3L | £21.95 |
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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 (9ft 8in) |
| 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 |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Eva' reviews
Average based on 2 reviews
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Reviewed 4th November 2019 by Leigh A much smaller plant than I was expecting. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Fiona
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