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Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla 'Eva'
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Scented
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The lacy black-crimson leaves and its soft, smokey-pink dome flower put this elder in a class of its own
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Scented
Product details
- Type
- Shrub
- Position
- Border (Back)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - June
- Height
- 3.0m (10ft)
- Common name
- Black Elder
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 3.6m (12ft)
Care Tips
Elders are quick to establish in sun or shade and can easily reach 6ft in 2-3 years. To keep in check simply pollard the plant or selectively prune on a yearly rotation to keep the height down.
Flowering Time
June - June