Sambucus Nigra Black Beauty 10 Litre Potted Plant x 1
Description
The burgundy-black leaves of Thompson & Morgan Sambucus nigra f.porphyrophylla ‘Black Beauty’ are the perfect contrast with its pink flowers. The sweet, lemon-scented blooms are carried in dense panicles in early summer, and later replaced by glossy black elderberries that are loved by birds. Seductively dark foliage makes this Elder particularly alluring. This hardy, deciduous, shrub makes a highly decorative specimen for wildlife gardens, large borders and woodland areas. Grow Thompson & Morgan Sambucus nigra f.porphyrophylla ‘Black Beauty’ in any moist but well drained soil in full sun or dappled shade, plants will also survive on poor, chalky soils. Sambucus plants require very little pruning except for general maintenance and shaping in winter. However, if they become too large after a few years, they will also respond well to hard, restrictive pruning. Caution: irritant to skin and eyes, harmful if eaten. Ideal For: Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Specimen Plant Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun or Semi-Shade Height: Up to 600cm (236.2in) Spread: Up to 400cm (157.5in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All Features: The Sambucus Black Beauty produces sweet, lemon scented, pink blooms from early summer Seductively dark foliage contrasts the pink blooms of this elder shrub to provide a spectacular garden display The garden appeal of the Black Beauty does not end at the foliage and flowers however as glossy black elderberries follow the pink blooms Potted garden plant; Supplied as 1 x Sambucus Black Beauty Plant in a 3.6L pot Specifications: Model Number: 74304
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