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

Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace' is a decorative shrub with a strong visual impact, appreciated for its finely divided, dark purple to black foliage , reminiscent of Japanese maple leaves. During the flowering period, in late spring or early summer, it produces large, pale pink inflorescences with a delicate fragrance , which contrast spectacularly 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-resistant and tolerant of diverse 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, burgundy-blackish in color

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

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

☀️ Growing conditions:

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

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

• Watering: regular in the first year; subsequently, tolerates short periods of drought

• Temperature: frost resistant – withstands winters with temperatures down to -25°C

• Pruning: can be cut in spring to stimulate more compact growth and intense foliage

✔️ Advantages and uses:

• Decorative shrub with an exotic and slightly dramatic appearance

• Can be used as a solitary plant, informal hedge or background for perennials

• The flowers can be used in syrups or teas, and the fruits – in jams (only after thermal preparation)

• Attracts pollinators and birds, contributing to biodiversity

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

Pot size: 17 cm

Height with pot included: 45 cm (varies depending on the season)