{"title":"Sambucus Plants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sambucus-black-beauty","title":"Sambucus 'Black Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Black Beauty” is a deciduous elder shrub with striking dark-purple leaves. In contrast with this deep purple, in the very late spring and early summer months, bundles of lemon-scented, pink flowers burst onto the scene. Later, the flowers are followed by dark purple-coloured berries. These berries can be used to make Elderberry wine and jam. Leaving them on the plant will attract birds and other small animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eCompound pinnate leaves attach to central stems and provide the deep purple color throughout the growing season. Older stems will turn into a more greyish-brown colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAlthough the plant is relatively maintenance-free as far as day-to-day care is concerned, it is important to note that the plant should receive annual pruning maintenance. In addition, to maintain a more orderly plant, removing old and excessive growth can help to ensure the plants enduring vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is best to put the plant in full sunlight, as this will allow the leaves to reach their deepest colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEnjoy the Sambucus Nigra Black Beauty and its amazing contrast of deep-purple leaves with pink flowers in the early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893865713998,"sku":"9CM_SAMBLB_#1_GD","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":55429833818446,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_SAMBLB_3L","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/9CM_SAMBBE_A_d44f9fd1-c6ee-4c31-81fb-1fec570e9e76.jpg?v=1740414478"},{"product_id":"sambucus-black-lace","title":"Sambucus 'Black Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sambucus 'Black Lace' is known for its distinctive foliage which is a dramatic, almost black shade. Set against the black of the leaves are delightful small clusters of creamy pink flowers that appear in the summer months from May to June. This striking contrast makes the Black Lace a great ornamental tree for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink flowers are followed in autumn by red-black berries which will attract an abundance of insects and birds, bringing movement and sound into your garden. The berries are edible and can be used to make delicious jellies, jams, syrups or a refreshing cordial. In autumn the black leaves turn to a deep wine-red colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Lace is hardy and thrives in most garden soils. It will grow in sun or partial shade and withstands frost and wind damage. It can be grown as a small tree to a height of about 3m or can be kept pruned to a large shrub or about 2m. Prune in early spring for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Lace Elders planted in a row create a dramatic hedge or patio boundary. Use as a backdrop to golden-leafed plants to create an oriental-style garden. Grown alone or in groups, this unique tree adds a touch of glamour to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893865910606,"sku":"CNPLANTS_SAMBLA_9CM_#1_GD","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":52262599000398,"sku":"CNPLANTS_SAMBLA_3L_#1_GD","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12L pot","offer_id":51009344667982,"sku":"TREE_SAMBLA_12L","price":99.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/00_GardenersDream_Web_Sambucus_Nigra_Black_Lace_Tree.jpg?v=1741256953"},{"product_id":"sambucus-black-tower","title":"Sambucus 'Black Tower'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sambucus 'Black Tower' or Elderberry is an interesting upright, deciduous shrub with great value in smaller gardens due to its columnar nature. The slender stems carry large pinnate, incised leaves which appear green in Spring when young, maturing to a deep purple-black hue under full sun. Summer brings clusters of aromatic pink and white flowers followed by small, dark purple-red berries in Autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil and keep in full or partial sun. Tolerates the shade, but this will impact the colour of the foliage and it may not gain its signature purple-black hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower's pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893865943374,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_SAMBTO_9CM","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Sambucus-Black-Tower-0.jpg?v=1740414485"},{"product_id":"sambucus-blue-sheen","title":"Sambucus 'Blue Sheen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSambucus nigra 'Blue Sheen' is a deciduous upright shrub. A relatively new cultivar, the foliage of this variety is a striking pinkish\/maroon, and it's upright nature ensures it grows narrow and tall, up to 4m. The spectacular colour is coupled with a distinct blue sheen when hit by the light, this eye-catching foliage lasts throught spring and summer, closely followed by small clusters of fragrant pink flowers. Ideal as part of a border or mixed hedge garden, this variety is suited to most soils and requires little to no pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893865976142,"sku":"9CM_SAMBSH_#1","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Sambucus-Blue-Sheen-0_1000e7a0-e687-4d26-b4ea-622e769176be.jpg?v=1740414468"},{"product_id":"sambucus-golden-tower","title":"Sambucus 'Golden Tower'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Elder Golden Tower Shrub is ideal for a smaller garden or a restricted space, growing to a height of 3m and a spread of 1m in a 20 year period. It is perfect to plant next to a patio where the stunning display of white flowers will delight the eye in the summer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSambucus nigra ‘Golden Tower’ features elegant, deeply cut leaves that are a lovely golden-yellow colour, giving it its name. It has an upright and slender habit, ideal for limited spaces or a dull corner that needs some love and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, masses of delicate, small white flowers appear creating a fairytale frothy display. As autumn approaches, the flowers are followed by berries that have an attractive red hue, contrasting perfectly against the golden-yellow foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your Elder Golden Tower Shrub in moist but well-drained soil. It will grow in full or part sun, bringing interest into your garden in summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are searching for a unique gift idea for a friend, offering a plant is a truly sentimental gesture and the Sambucus nigra ‘Golden Tower’ is the perfect choice. It is easy to grow and will become a favourite feature in a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893866074446,"sku":"9CM_SAMGLT_#1","price":7.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12L pot","offer_id":51009346077006,"sku":"TREE_SAMGTO_12L","price":74.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Sambucus-Golden-Tower-5_ddd61472-6266-4ef0-b801-826a60b40332.png?v=1740414486"},{"product_id":"sambucus-laced-up","title":"Sambucus 'Laced Up'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ‘Laced up’ Elderberry variety is a gorgeous deciduous fruiting shrub that is hardy, easy to take care of and suitable for small spaces. Its lacy, slender dark green foliage acts as an attractive backdrop for the delicate, light pink flowers released in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe blooms will attract butterflies and other pollinators, and turn into black edible fruit - the plant is partially self-fertile, but the chances improve if a pollinator elderberry is close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eLow maintenance, versatile and good looking, the Sambucus will do well as a border plant, screening, or grown in a patio container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eAny part of the plant may cause digestive discomfort if ingested. The berries, when ripe and cooked, are suitable for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893866172750,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_SAMLAC_9CM","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/sambucus-laced-up-0_c027ffa5-6333-47a4-b76a-523f8e3f505d.jpg?v=1740414461"},{"product_id":"sambucus-serenade","title":"Sambucus 'Serenade'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSambucus ‘Serenade’ is an upright shrub with a bushy habit and toothed, pinnate leaves that change their colour with the seasons. The foliage will start out with a red flush in the spring, turning vivid green in the summer and finally taking on a rich scarlet come autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDuring the summer months, you can expect an abundance of panicles full of tiny, fragrant white flowers - these will be followed by round, glossy black fruit. While the plant is partially self-fertile, a pollinator elderberry close by will improve the yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease note: Any part of the plant may cause digestive discomfort if ingested. The berries, when ripe and cooked, are suitable for consumption. Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893866205518,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_SAMSER_9CM","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/sambucus_20serenade_20early_20spring_200.jpg?v=1740414485"},{"product_id":"sambucus-sutherland-gold","title":"Sambucus 'Sutherland Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe “Sutherland Gold” is a mid-sized deciduous shrub. Its creamy white flowers appear in bunches that are grouped throughout the shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eA lovely contrast comes when the bunches of small, red berries replace the flowers. The beautiful golds and greens of the foliage with the deep-red berries is a sight to behold. But the berries are for decorative purposes only, ingesting causes pain and discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis hardy plant is fearless against the harshness of cold winters. It prefers the sun as the leaves will lose their trademark bright gold colour in partially shaded areas. However, they do prefer to be sheltered and are a more resistant species to leaf scorch in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThey prefer well-draining soils and can grow in a variety of soils and are drought-tolerant. This type of Elderberry shrub grows from a central mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDue to their flowers and fruiting, they attract a number of pollinators, mostly bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects during the flowering period and birds during the fruiting seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis plant is sometimes compared to the Japanese Maple for its narrow pinnate leaves and golden colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis species is great to grow as a larger-sized accent plant in a medium to large-sized garden or open-cottage landscaping setting with plenty of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893866500430,"sku":"CNPLANTS_SAMSGO_9CM_#1_GD","price":5.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/CNPLANTS_SAMSGO_WEB.jpg?v=1740414508"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/collections\/00_GardenersDream_Web_Sambucus_Nigra_Black_Lace_Tree.jpg?v=1778750731","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenersdream.co.uk\/collections\/sambucus-plants.oembed","provider":"Gardeners Dream","version":"1.0","type":"link"}