Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' – soc negru cu frunzis purpuriu si flori roz

Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’ is an ornamental shrub with a strong visual impact, valued for its finely divided foliage, dark purple to almost black in color, reminiscent of Japanese maple leaves. During the flowering period, in late spring or early summer, it produces large, pale pink flower clusters with a delicate scent, which contrast strikingly with the dark leaves.

This variety is ideal for modern or rustic gardens, both as a solitary plant and in decorative groups. It is an easy-to-grow shrub, frost-hardy, and tolerant of various environmental conditions.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’

• Family: Adoxaceae

• Plant type: ornamental shrub, deciduous (leaves fall in winter)

• Foliage: deeply lobed, fine and elegant, dark purplish-maroon

• Flowers: pale pink, grouped in wide clusters, fragrant

• Fruits: small, black, edible after cooking (attract birds)

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers full sun for the most intense leaf color, but also tolerates partial shade

• Soil: well-drained, fertile; easily adapts to most soil types

• Watering: regular during the first year; afterwards, tolerates short dry spells

• Temperature: frost-hardy – withstands winters down to -25°C

• Pruning: can be cut back in spring to encourage more compact growth and richer foliage

✔️ Advantages and uses:

• Ornamental shrub with an exotic and slightly dramatic appearance

• Can be used as a solitary plant, informal hedge, or backdrop for perennial plants

• Flowers can be used in syrups or teas, and fruits – in jams (only after cooking)

• Attracts pollinators and birds, contributing to biodiversity

Note: Black elderberries should only be eaten after cooking. Raw, they can be toxic.

Pot size: 17 cm

Height including pot: 45 cm (varies depending on season)