{"product_id":"sambucus-nigra-black-lace","title":"Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSambucus nigra 'Black Lace'\u003c\/strong\u003e (registered as 'Eva' PBR) is one of the most striking dark-foliaged shrubs in cultivation, an elegant black elder with deeply cut, finely dissected, almost lacy purple-black leaves that read as exotic and architectural in any planting scheme. In early summer the dark canopy is studded with showy pink saucer-shaped lacecap flowers, followed by black berries that ripen through autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a fast-growing, vigorous deciduous shrub that responds beautifully to hard pruning each spring, producing the strongest dark foliage colour on new wood. A modern garden classic and a brilliant counterpoint to brighter-leaved exotic foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the boldest dark foliage colour; tolerates partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist but free-draining; tolerant of most types including chalk and clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches around 2.5-3 m tall and 2.5-3 m wide; can be kept smaller with annual hard pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e RHS H6, fully hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Black Lace' makes a stunning backdrop in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e, where its dark foliage contrasts with chartreuse or silver-leaved companions. The pink flowers and dark berries also make it valuable for an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic mixed border\u003c\/a\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from outdoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout in a sunny \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003elarge patio container\u003c\/a\u003e and a useful feature for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinator planting\u003c\/a\u003e in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003cstrong\u003eSambucus 'Black Lace'\u003c\/strong\u003e we send is a strong, well-rooted plant, hand-selected for healthy foliage and balanced shape, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":57849602048383,"sku":"SAMBBLACLACE17","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c07318cc-7394-4b18-bf53-bdc2431bef5c.jpg?v=1783090383","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/sambucus-nigra-black-lace","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}