Sambucus nigra Laced Up, 3L
£25.00
notes
A lovely ornamental form of native Elderberry, Sambucus nigra Laced Up is a wonderfully robust shrub, with very attractive, finely divided purple-black foliage. It bears superb, compound heads of tiny, light pink, lemon scented blooms in late spring. A more compact form than other Elderberries, Laced Up has a columnar habit and makes a wonderful screening plant, or works well as a pair in more formal planting.
Dimensions
- 3L
- Height and Spread: 200cm (6ft 6in) x 100cm (3ft 3in) over 5-10 years
Features
notes
A lovely ornamental form of native Elderberry, Sambucus nigra Laced Up is a wonderfully robust shrub, with very attractive, finely divided purple-black foliage. It bears superb, compound heads of tiny, light pink, lemon scented blooms in late spring. A more compact form than other Elderberries, Laced Up has a columnar habit and makes a wonderful screening plant, or works well as a pair in more formal planting.
Insights
With attractive foliage that adds movement when caught in a breeze, it is ideal for the back of a border where its dark tones complement brighter coloured plants, or in front of a light-coloured wall or fence. Ideally position in full sun to deepen the foliage colour.
Details
- Flowers: June - July
- Hardy
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- All aspects
Care
- Due to the robust nature of this shrub, it can be hard pruned to avoid woody growth.
- The flowers will only form into berries if a suitable pollinator is situated nearby, such as Black Beauty
- Toxic to pets and livestock but due to its distinctive scent, they tend to stay away!
- Does not require pruning – remove any dead wood in early spring
Glossary
Cottage Garden
