SAMBUCUS nigra BLACK BEAUTY 'Gerda' cov

elder 'Gerda', Sambucus nigra Black Beauty, elder black beauty

SAMBUCUS nigra BLACK BEAUTY 'Gerda' cov

elder 'Gerda', Sambucus nigra Black Beauty, elder black beauty

'Purple leaved elder'. Deciduous large shrub with purple leaves and pink flowers followed by fruit.

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Maintenance advice : At the end of winter, trim short older branches to rejuvenate, if necessary and a third from younger branches to maintain a good flowering.
Botanical/Horticultural origin : Horticultural origin : breeder East Malling Research Station (GB) 1998
Use group : Sträucher
Height at 10 years : 3 m
Width at 10 years : 2 m
Growth : Fast
Fragrance : Yes
Exposure : Sun - Half shade
Evergreen/Deciduous : Deciduous
Shape : tree like
Colour of leaves : Purple
Colour of flowers : White
Soil type : Garden soil
Uses : Free standing specimen
Publisher : SAPHO

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Leaves stay purple throughout the season. Large flowers on delicate umbels in May-June. Pink then white, with a lemony perfume, contrasting with the dark foliage. Any soil, even poor, dry and chalky. Prefers a sunny exposure to maintain colour. Rustic, easy and ornamental plant.