Black Elder (Syn. Black Lace)

Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soilRate of Growth: averageFlowering period: JuneFlowers: pale pinkOther features: almost black, dissected leaves and blackish red berries in autumnHardiness: fully hardyThis recent introduction has almost black, dissected foliage and from May to June pale pink, musk-scented blooms emerge from beautiful creamy-pink buds. It makes an excellent shrub for all styles of gardens and has the added bonus of having blackish-red berries in autumn which are not attractive to birds, but when ripe it can be used to make a wonderful wine.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 plant. Price : £ 9.99

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