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Black Beauty Elder
Sambucus nigra 'Gerda'
Plant Description
Dark black foliage actually intensifies in color during the season. Loads of vibrant pink flowers with a pleasant lemon scent in late June-early July
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Cut back hard in early spring, flowers in summer on new growth
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Height: 6-8?
Flower Color: Pink Clusters of Blooms
Foliage: Dark Black foliage
Location: Sun to part shade
Spread: 6-8?
Bloom Period: June / July
Shape: Upright, rounded
Growth Rate: Rapid