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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda'
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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Gerda'

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A glorious elder with intense, deep burgundy, almost black foliage, and sweet, lemon-scented, pale pink flowers in early summer.
£17.37 £28.95
512230-2L
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Chosen by Sarah for form & performance
Handpicked from a specialist UK grower
Easy to grow

A glorious elder with intense, deep burgundy, almost black foliage, and sweet, lemon-scented, pale pink flowers in early summer

 When cooked, the berries (pulp and skin) are also edible. However, you should contact a healthcare professional, dietitian or horticulturalist who can provide more information on this.

  • Loved by Garden Birds
  • Loved by Pollinators
  • Scented

Product details

Type
Shrub
Position
Border (Back), Border (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
June - June
Height
3m (10ft)
Common name
Black Elder
Moisture
Moist but Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
4.5m (15ft)

Care Tips

To achieve the best foliage effect cut back to ground level each year in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant. Harmful if eaten; fruit/flowers edible if cooked

Flowering Time

June - June

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