{"product_id":"sambucus-nigra-black-lace","title":"Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' – Black Elder | Architectural Deciduous Shrub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’ – Black Elder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSambucus nigra\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Black Lace’ is one of the most dramatic and architectural of all deciduous shrubs — a plant that earns its place in the border through every season. Its deeply cut, finely divided foliage is a rich, near-black purple — creating a striking contrast with almost any neighbouring plant — while in early summer it produces large, flat-topped flowerheads of soft pink blossom with a delicate elderflower fragrance. In autumn, clusters of small dark berries follow, attracting birds and adding further seasonal interest. Bold, beautiful, and surprisingly easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose ‘Black Lace’\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply cut, near-black purple foliage — one of the most dramatic dark-leaved shrubs available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, flat-topped pink flowerheads in June with a classic elderflower fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark berries in autumn — attractive to birds and wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) — a proven, reliable performer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and vigorous — makes an immediate impact in the border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponds well to hard pruning — cut back hard for the largest, most dramatic leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; darkest foliage colour in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained; tolerates most soil types including heavy clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy (RHS H6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3m; easily managed with annual pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back hard in early spring for the largest leaves and most intense colour; or prune lightly to retain flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun for the deepest, most intense foliage colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard pruning in spring produces larger, more dramatic leaves but sacrifices flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base to retain moisture and support establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage vigorous new growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 2 litre pot. Grown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2 litre pot","offer_id":56940521423223,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Twin buy","offer_id":57019857043831,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/Black_leaved_Elderberry_close-up.jpg?v=1779993779","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/sambucus-nigra-black-lace","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}