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Note: This is an archive page preserved for informational use. Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.
Minus icon Plant Type Perennials
Minus icon Height Extra Tall 6-8'
Minus icon Spacing Plant 6-8 apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Early Summer to Mid-Summer
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Minus icon Growing Zones 4-7
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
These varieties have been proven in trials around the world to be vigorous and easy to grow. Best of all, Proven Winners are known to be absolutely covered with vibrant, long-blooming flowers.
Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace®' (Pending 'Eva')
Sambucus nigra is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub valued for its deeply cut purple-black foliage. In summer, aromatic pink flower clusters attract pollinators. Ornamental fruit favored by birds and wildlife will develop in autumn if another cultivar of Sambucus nigra is near. This adaptable shrub naturally forms a spreading habit and may self-seed in optimal conditions. **Leaves, roots, stems, and seeds of this plant are poisonous if ingested.**
Plant in full sun to part shade, with full sun producing the best foliage color and blooms. While tolerant of various soil conditions, this elderberry prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soil. In late winter or early spring before new growth appears, prune out dead or damaged stems and cut back older branches to ground level. Reduce one-year-old stems by half their length to maintain shape. Remove root suckers throughout the growing season unless naturalization is desired. Regular pruning of the foliage encourages fresh purple foliage growth.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
