• Award-winning 
• Pink-tinted white flowers
• Rich purple foliage
• Attracting bees, birds and butterflies
• Great for beds and borders 
 
Description
Experience the enchanting beauty of Sambucus nigra Black Lace, a captivating plant that will add a touch of elegance to your garden. With its lacy, dark purple foliage and delicate pink flowers, this stunning variety is perfect for creating a dramatic focal point or adding depth to any landscape.
 
Sambucus nigra Black Lace, also known as Black Elderberry, is a deciduous shrub renowned for its ornamental features. The deeply cut, dark purple foliage creates a striking contrast against its delicate pink flowers, which bloom in early summer, attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. As the seasons progress, the flowers give way to clusters of dark purple berries, which are loved by birds.
 
Planting Position
The Sambucus nigra Black Lace is a versatile shrub that thrives in full sun to partial shade, making it suitable for a range of planting positions. It can adapt to various soil types, but well-drained soil is preferred. Black Lace can be used as a standalone specimen or as part of a mixed border, providing a stunning backdrop for other plants.
 
Care and Maintenance
To ensure the optimal growth of your Sambucus nigra Black Lace, provide regular watering, especially during dry spells, and mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture. Prune the shrub in early spring to maintain its desired shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Black Lace is relatively low maintenance, but occasional removal of older stems can help encourage vigorous new growth.
 
Size
After twenty years, Sambucus nigra Black Lace can reach a mature height of approximately 2.5-3m and spread of 1.8-2.4 meters.