Black Elder

This fantastic new variety of elder has intense,

This fantastic new variety of elder has intense, black burgundy foliage and sweet, lemon scented, pale pink flowers in early summer, opening from dark red buds. Darker than other varieties it makes an excellent ornamental plant for a site in sun or partial shade. As an added bonus the purple black autumn fruits are highly attractive to songbirds.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: JuneFlowers: pale pinkOther features: purple black autumn fruits are attractive to birdsHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: To achieve the best foliage effect cut back to ground level each year in early spring and apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plantGoes well with: Salix alba var vitellina, Trollius europaeus, Primula flor

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