Sambucus 'Black Lace' - 10L Pot

Sambucus 'Black Lace'

A handsome deciduous shrub forming a plant of around 2.5m, set off by deeply coloured finely cut ornamental foliage and flat flower heads followed by berries, ideal for wildlife borders and foliage contrast.

Deciduous

£45.99

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Attracts Wildlife

Birds Beneficial Insects

Ideal For

Borders Containers

Plant Description

Sambucus 'Black Lace' is a versatile shrub and green deciduous foliage. This Elder is an excellent choice for borders and containers, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It performs best in a sunny spot and rewards the right position with reliable garden performance.

Sambucus 'Black Lace' is straightforward to look after with routine care and suits a wide range of garden styles, from traditional borders to more contemporary planting combinations. Reaching around 4m at maturity, it is best planted towards the back of a border, in pots and containers and as a specimen plant with a sunny spot. As a deciduous plant, it brings a fresh flush of new growth each season. It is suitable for outdoor growing in most UK gardens. It performs best in clay or loam soils that remain well drained. It can also be a useful plant for birds and beneficial insects.

Supplied in a 10L pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.

Planting & Aftercare

Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the nursery pot. Use well-draining potting mix. Place the plant at the same depth it was in the original pot. Water thoroughly after planting.

Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, this is typically once a week. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Always check the soil before watering to avoid overwatering.

Overwatering is the most common issue. Avoid placing in direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Don't repot too frequently - most plants prefer to be slightly root-bound. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.

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