Description
ELDERBERRY - The Sambucus Blue Sheen commonly known as Elderberry is a deciduous shrub that produces reddish/deep pink foliage in the Spring, with a glossy blue sheen. The leaves then become a deeper red in the Summer and Autumn. Light pink flushed blooms appear during the Summer, which are then followed by black elderberries.GROWING CONDITIONS - Black Sheen Sambucus likes to grow in moist but well draining soil, but can tolerate waterlogged, slightly chalky ground. For the best foliage colour, this plant prefers to grow in full sun - otherwise the foliage can turn a greenish-bronze which is also very attractive.HEIGHT AND SPREAD - This large shrub will grow to a height and spread of 4 metres by 4 metres.POLLINATOR FRIENDLY - This plant is nectar/pollen rich flowers and is popular for attracting bees, birds and other pollinating insects to your garden. The dense habit provides shelter and habitat for birds.CARBETH PLANTS - We are a Scottish based company with over 20 years experience in horticulture. With a large variety of plants for the garden, indoors and also gift wrapped for special occasions. We pride ourselves on prompt delivery as well as our quality and affordable plants.
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